Propose an Appropriate Solvent to Be Used in the Extraction

question 29

Essay

Propose an appropriate solvent to be used in the extraction of photosynthetic pigments from chloroplasts. Explain your choice.

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Definitions:

Folds

Structures formed by the bending and warping of rocks under pressure during geological processes, often seen in mountain ranges.

Joints

Natural fractures or separations in rocks without displacement, often formed by stresses such as contraction, expansion, or tectonic activities.

Faults

Fractures in the Earth's crust along which there has been significant displacement as a result of rock-mass movement.

Beds

Horizontal layers of sedimentary rock that display a planar or nearly planar bedding surface, indicating periods of deposition over time.