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What colour do xanthophylls show on a leaf pigment chromatogram?
AYellow colour
BBlue green
CRed colour
DViolet colour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Yellow colour
Xanthophylls separate as a yellow band, while carotenoids are yellow to yellow-orange.
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