Chlorophyl, Carotenoids, Anthocyanins…Oh My!

    Students in Dr. T’s Honors Biology classes have been examining pigments contained in a variety of green and non-green leaves using chromatography.  Pigments are key to the ability of plants to harness energy from the sun to manufacture glucose.  Most of us know this process as Photosynthesis.  Honors Biology students are currently learning about cellular energy systems that power metabolic processes in living things..and having a grand time to boot!

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