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How does the pigments compare of malabar spinach to regular spinach?

The pigments of Malabar spinach are purplish while those of regular spinach are entirely green.


The laboratory technique is used to separate the different pigments in a green leaf?

Chromatography is the laboratory technique used to separate the different pigments in a green leaf. The leaf pigments are separated based on their solubility in the solvent used. By analyzing the bands of separated pigments, researchers can identify and quantify the different pigments present in a leaf.


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.


A piece of spinach is what?

A piece of spinach is a leaf.


How much does a spinach leaf weigh?

One spinach leaf is about 10 grams.


Can parakeets eat leaf spinach?

No parakeets CAN NOT eat spinach !!


What are the different types of spinach available in the market?

The different types of spinach available in the market include savoy spinach, flat-leaf spinach, and semi-savoy spinach. Savoy spinach has crinkly leaves, flat-leaf spinach has smooth leaves, and semi-savoy spinach is a hybrid of the two with slightly crinkled leaves.


Did the spinach you tested contain different pigments Use your results to support your answer?

The pigments in the green leaf[spinach] contain 2 yellow green[chlorophyll b], faint yellow[carotenes] an yellow[xanthophyll]. In the red leaf[Moses in the Cradle or Poinsettia] the colors and pigments where yellow green[chlorophyll b], faint yellow[carotenes] and red[anthocyanins]. If you did the chromatography paper testing you will notice both leaves have chlorophyll in which indicates that both the red leaf and green leaf can photosyntehsize. [The red leaf also contains chlorophyll even though it is red and not green and absorbs enough light to photosynthesize.]


What are the different types of spinach leaves available in the market?

There are three main types of spinach leaves available in the market: savoy spinach, flat-leaf spinach, and semi-savoy spinach. Savoy spinach has crinkly leaves, flat-leaf spinach has smooth leaves, and semi-savoy spinach is a hybrid of the two with slightly crinkled leaves.


What are the different types of spinach plants available for cultivation?

There are three main types of spinach plants available for cultivation: savoy spinach, flat-leaf spinach, and semi-savoy spinach. Savoy spinach has crinkled leaves, flat-leaf spinach has smooth leaves, and semi-savoy spinach is a hybrid of the two with slightly crinkled leaves.


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.


Is spinach fruit or a veg?

All leaf products are classed as vegetables.