Which statement best evaluates the effectiveness of affinity chromatography in purifying proteins?

• A. Affinity chromatography is highly effective due to its reliance on specific binding interactions.
• B. Affinity chromatography is effective but not specific.
• C. Affinity chromatography is only effective for small proteins.
• D. Affinity chromatography is less effective than size exclusion chromatography.

Answer: (A)