You should typically see two major types of pigments on a chromatogram: chlorophyll and carotenoids.
Chlorophyll is the green pigment responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis. It appears as a distinct green band on the chromatogram.
Carotenoids are a group of pigments that appear yellow, orange, or red. They function as accessory pigments, helping to absorb light energy and protect chlorophyll from damage. These pigments appear as separate bands in various shades of yellow, orange, or red on the chromatogram.
