MDCAT Biology MCQ #517

In a laboratory chromatography experiment, a student identifies a primary photosynthetic pigment that appears blue-green. Which specific pigment has been isolated?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #517

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a laboratory chromatography experiment, a student identifies a primary photosynthetic pigment that appears blue-green. Which specific pigment has been isolated?

    • A) Chlorophyll a
    • B) Chlorophyll b
    • C) Carotene
    • D) Xanthophyll

    Answer: Chlorophyll a

    Explanation: Chlorophyll a appears blue-green, while chlorophyll b is yellow-green. Chlorophyll b is a common distractor but has a different aldehyde group.