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C1.3 Separation of Pigments by Chromatography
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Why can pigments be separated by chromatography?
Back (Answer)
Different pigments have different solubilities and adhesion to the stationary phase.
#2
Front (Question)
What does separation of pigments show?
Back (Answer)
Plants contain multiple pigments beyond chlorophyll a.
#3
Front (Question)
Why are multiple pigments useful?
Back (Answer)
They broaden the spectrum of usable light → higher efficiency.
#4
Front (Question)
Why do pigments travel different distances?
Back (Answer)
More soluble pigments travel further; less soluble stay near the baseline.
#5
Front (Question)
What does pigment diversity tell us about photosynthesis?
Back (Answer)
Accessory pigments enhance light absorption → higher photosynthetic rate.