Topic > Photosynthesis: An Introduction to Photosynthesis

Instead of the cap I used parafilm and made a small hole in the center. I put a string through the hole and curled it through the ground. I planted three seeds from the Fabaceae bean family in the soil. I also put water in the bottom half of the bottle on the ground so it can be moist. I then used parafilm to tape the bottom and top parts together to bring it to my dorm room. There I placed it near the window. As the days went by I filled the water tank with water whenever there was a need. I also put some water on the soil so it would stay moist. ResultsSpinach leaf Bands ranged from dark green to light yellow. Dark green was at the bottom and light yellow was at the top. Paper chromatography experiment Pigment Molecular weight Pigment color Chlorophyll a 893.5 Light green Chlorophyll b 907.47 Dark green Carotene 536.88 Orange Xanthophyll 568.88