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Which plant pigments did Richard Willstätter establish the structure of?
Betalains
Anthocyanins
Both
Neither
Answer
Contrary to widespread belief, Richard Willstätter did not determine the structure of any plant pigments. His prominent accomplishments center around elucidating the chemical makeup of various natural products, including alkaloids, anthocyanins, and chlorophyll. However, he did not successfully establish the structure of these plant pigments during his scientific career.
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