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The colour of xanthophylls on a chromatogram is

(a) blue-green Your answer
(b) red Your answer
(c) yellow-green Your answer
(d) yellow Correct

Your answer: Correct answer: (d)

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Explanation

Why (d) is correct

Xanthophylls appear yellow on a chromatogram.

Why the other options are wrong

(a) · your answer Blue-green is the colour of chlorophyll a.
(b) · your answer No red band is seen in a chromatogram of normal leaf pigments.
(c) · your answer Yellow-green is chlorophyll b.

NCERT point: Xanthophylls and carotenoids are accessory pigments.

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