Post-Lab Questions
1. What did the different colored bands signify in each solvent for Part 1? What pigments can you associate them with?
2. What is the osmolarity fluid used in Part 2? Why is this important? Why is it essential to keep it cool?
3. How could you modify this experiment to show the effects of different wavelengths of light on the photosynthetic rate?
4. Some plants (grasses) tend to contain a greater concentration of chlorophyll than others (pines). Can you develop a hypothesis to explain this? Would it be testable?
5. Insert a picture of the four pieces of chromatography paper with your name clearly and access code handwritten in the background. (Part 1)
6. Insert a picture of the final color of the solutions in their test tubes with your name and access code handwritten in the background. (Part 3)