A student separates leaf pigments using chromatography and finds various carotenoids. How do carotenes typically differ from xanthophylls in color?
Q1. A student separates leaf pigments using chromatography and finds various carotenoids. How do carotenes typically differ from xanthophylls in color?
Answer: Carotenes are orange; Xanthophylls are yellow
Explanation: Carotenes are typically red to orange pigments, whereas xanthophylls are yellow pigments; both are types of carotenoids.