Chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
What is the use of chromatography in biology?
A
To separate mixtures of monosaccharides or amino acids
2
Q
Which size molecule would move the furthest?
A
The smaller molecule
3
Q
State the Rf equation
A
Rf = distance from origin to solute / distance from origin to solvent front
4
Q
Why is it important for the solvent to be below the origin line?
A
So that the solute spots are not washed off the paper by the solvent
