Question

question 8 which pigment is the heaviest? a chlorophyll a b chlorophyll b c xanthophyll d carotene

Explanation:

In chromatography of plant pigments, chlorophyll a moves the least distance up the paper during separation, indicating it is the heaviest among the common plant pigments listed as it has the strongest affinity for the stationary phase and is less mobile.

Answer:

A. Chlorophyll a