What are xanthophylls?
Q: What are xanthophylls?
A: Xanthophylls are yellow pigments found in natural objects, particularly in the leaves of most green plants.
Q: Why are xanthophylls difficult to see in a healthy leaf?
A: Xanthophylls are difficult to see in a healthy leaf because chlorophyll pigments make the leaf green.
Q: Do xanthophylls need light for production?
A: No, xanthophylls do not need light for production.
Q: When will leaves show yellow pigments?
A: Leaves will show yellow pigments (xanthophylls) only if the leaf does not get enough light (etiolation).
Q: What is the origin of the name "xanthophyll"?
A: The name "xanthophyll" comes from the Greek words for "yellow" (xanthos, ξανθός), and "leaf" (phyllon, φύλλον).
Q: Are xanthophylls unique to plants?
A: Xanthophylls are not unique to plants, but they are primarily found in the leaves of most green plants.
Q: How do xanthophylls differ from chlorophyll?
A: Xanthophylls do not need light for production, whereas chlorophyll requires light.
