Which of the following statements concerning carotenoids is not true?
A) Carotenoids are the only examples of the monoterpenes
B) The carotenes are hydrocarbon members of the carotenoids
C) Xanthophylls are oxygenated derivatives of the carotenes
D) Carotenoids are orange-colored pigments
E) None of the above are true
Answer: A) Carotenoids are the only examples of the monoterpenes