Term Name: | xanthophyll cycle |
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Definition: | A cyclic series of interconversions involving three xanthophylls, violoxanthin, antheraxanthin, and zeaxanthin. The xanthophyll cycle is involved in regulating energy dissipation in light harvesting complex II. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0010028] QuickGO AmiGO |