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What is tagalog of spinach?
spinach - espinadas water spinach/river spinach, swamp cabbage, potato vine - kang-kong malabar spinach/ malabar nightshade/ ceylon spinach/ Indian spinach - alugbat
English name of alugbati?
basilla ruban linn
What is alugbati in English?
Its scientific name is basella alba. Its common name is Malabar spinach
Which pigments did you identify from the spinach leaf?
Chlorophyll, carotenoids, pheophytins and xanthophylls
Which wavelength of light is absorbed the least by pigments in the spinach extract?
Blue-green. Most plants appear green because they do no absorb green pigments.
How many pigments were separated in each type of leaf?
In spinach leaves, two pigments were separated: chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. In maple leaves, one pigment was separated: carotene.
The pigments melanin and what contribute to skin color?
The pigments melanin and carotene contribute to skin color. Carotene is found in foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, spinach and broccoli.
Does vitamin A have any alternate names?
Yes. it is also called Retinol (because it produces the pigments for the retina of the eye) and Carotenoids (dark colored pigments in plant foods, like carrots and spinach).
How can you make an ink out of alugbati?
Alugbati or Malabar spinach is soft stemmed, spinach-like leaf plant from Africa and East Asia. It is used to produce an ink by crushing the fruits and seeds then strained the juice and add some rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, salt and iodine and finally put it in the bottle.
Why are phaeophytin and chlorophyll a absent in spinach?
Phaeophytin and chlorophyll a are typically present in spinach, but their absence could occur due to specific conditions such as degradation or improper storage, which can lead to the breakdown of chlorophyll pigments. Additionally, during certain processing methods, such as cooking or exposure to light, chlorophyll can degrade into phaeophytin, resulting in a color change. If spinach is not fresh or has been subjected to adverse environmental conditions, these pigments may be diminished or absent.
Why did the separation of pigments in the spinach extract occur as it did?
The separation of pigments in the spinach extract occurred due to differences in their solubility and affinity for the chromatography medium. Each pigment, such as chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids, interacts uniquely with the solvent and the stationary phase, causing them to travel at different rates. As the solvent moves up the chromatography paper, the pigments are carried along but separate based on these varying interactions, resulting in distinct bands of color.
What has the author William Flora written?
William Flora has written: 'Investigation of the interaction between sulfur dioxide and the photosynthetic pigments from spinach'
