Ascorbic AcidA six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.
CarbonA nonmetallic element with atomic symbol C, atomic number 6, and atomic weight 12.011. It may occur as several different allotropes including DIAMOND; CHARCOAL; and GRAPHITE.
CitrusA plant genus of the family RUTACEAE. They bear the familiar citrus fruits including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes. There are many hybrids which makes the nomenclature confusing.
A plant species of the genus CITRUS, family RUTACEAE. There is no relationship to Lemongrass (CYMBOPOGON).
A species of CITRUS that is much used as a tough rootstock for other CITRUS species. The fruit inhibits CYTOCHROME P-450 isoform 3A4 much like grapefruit (CITRUS PARADISI).
Tangerines and Mandarins are also attributed to Citrus deliciosa and Citrus tangerina.
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