MDCAT Biology MCQ #211

A student separates leaf pigments using chromatography and finds various carotenoids. How do carotenes typically differ from xanthophylls in color?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #211

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student separates leaf pigments using chromatography and finds various carotenoids. How do carotenes typically differ from xanthophylls in color?

    • A) Carotenes are orange; Xanthophylls are yellow
    • B) Carotenes are yellow; Xanthophylls are orange
    • C) Carotenes are green; Xanthophylls are orange
    • D) Carotenes are red; Xanthophylls are green

    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.