If pigments from a particular species of plant are extracted and subjected to paper chromatography, which of the following is the most believable result?
A) The single band of pigment that is isolated is always some shade of green.
B) Paper chromatography would separate the pigments from a particular plant into several bands.
C) Paper chromatography isolates only the pigments that reflect green light.
D) Paper chromatography for the plant would isolate a single band of pigment that is characteristic of the particular plant.

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Paper chromatography separates pigments based on their characteristics such as solubility and size. Hence, it is expected to separate the pigments from a particular plant into several bands. Therefore, B is the most believable result. A, C, and D are not completely accurate in describing the results of paper chromatography.

If Pigments from a Particular Species of Plant Are Extracted