Answer: carotenoids

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carotenoidsCAROTENOID, any of a group of pigments similar to carotenes, found in plant and some animal tissues also CAROTINOID
carotenoidsAny of a class of mainly yellow, orange, or red fat-soluble pigments, including carotene, which give color to plant parts such as ripe tomatoes and autumn leaves. They are terpenoids based on a structure having the formula C40H56