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Linearity
Figure 4. Standard curves for each carotenoid analyte and the internal standard.
y = 15.19x - 5.78
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Lutein (mcg/100 mL)
Lutein
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Beta-carotene (mcg/100 mL)
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y = 14.92x - 6.43
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Apocarotenal (mcg/100 mL)
Apocarotenal
Carot-02 (February 2016)
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