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Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a significant outcome or result.

A. The experiment had one conclusive result: a significant increase in quantum yield.
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B. The experiment had one conclusive result, a significant increase in quantum yield.
C. The experiment had one conclusive result; a significant increase in quantum yield.
D. The experiment had: a significant increase in quantum yield.

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  • The experiment had one conclusive result: a significant increase in quantum yield.
  • The experiment had one conclusive result, a significant increase in quantum yield.
  • The experiment had one conclusive result; a significant increase in quantum yield.
  • The experiment had: a significant increase in quantum yield.

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