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What is maceration extraction?

(a) Immersing a plant in a liquid

(b) Separate compounds based on their relative solubility

(c) Separate components at lower temperature

(d) Separated through evaporation

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Right choice is (a) Immersing a plant in a liquid

The explanation: A maceration extraction consists of preserving contact between the plant and liquid for a period of time. It is an extractive technique that is conducted at room temperature where plant is immersed in a liquid like water, oil, alcohol.

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