Which of the following pigments shows yellow green color in chromatogram?

Carotenoid

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Xanthophyll

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Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Solution

The correct option is B
Xanthophyll

The correct option is B.
Explanation of correct option:
Chromatogram is the result of a technique called chromatography. Xanthophyll shows yellow green color.
Explanation of incorrect option:
Option A:
Carotenoid shows yellow, red, orange and purple color.
Option C:
Chlorophyll a shows green color.
Option D:
Chlorophyll b shows yellow color.
Final answer: Xanthophyll shows yellow green color.

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