A principal goal of processing wood for pulp in paper making is to do which of the following?

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The main goal of processing wood for pulp is to dissolve away the lignin, which is a complex polymer that binds the cellulose fibers together in the wood. By dissolving the lignin, the cellulose fibers can be separated and used to make paper. Removing the bark (A) and cutting the wood into fragments (C) are part of the process, but only as initial steps. Washing away chemicals (D) is not a common step in wood pulp processing, and dissolving away the cellulose (E) would be counterproductive, since that is the main component used to make paper.

A Principal Goal of Processing Wood for Pulp in Paper