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Identify the technique which is used to separate leaf pigments like chlorophylls, xanthophylls, carotenes.

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a
Paper chromatography
b
Electrophoresis
c
X-ray diffraction
d
Radiography

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Correct option is A

Paper chromatography is used to separate the leaf pigments of any green plant. A chromatographic separation of the leaf pigments shows that the colour that we see in leaves is not due to a single pigment but due to four pigments: Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, xanthophylls and carotenes.


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Chromatographic separation of the leaf pigments is done. An array of all pigments are visualised. Identify the incorrect combination of colour and pigment in the chromatogram.

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