Final answer:
The file format that stores color data for each pixel without any compression is BMP (Bitmap). Option D is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question pertains to which file format stores color data for each pixel in the image without any compression.
The correct answer is D. BMP (Bitmap). This format stores uncompressed raster images, meaning that it saves the color data for each pixel without applying any compression, unlike other formats such as JPEG, which stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. Although JPEG is the most common format for digital photos and capable of displaying millions of colors, it applies compression to reduce file size. This makes JPEG files smaller and more manageable for storage and sharing.
The two main reasons the JPEG format is often used for digital photos are compression and the ability to handle high color depth.
JPEG compression is beneficial because it allows more photos to be stored in less space and makes it easier to share them over the internet. The downside is that high compression can lead to a loss in image quality.
BMP files, meanwhile, do not compromise on quality since they do not use compression, but this also results in larger file sizes.
Hence, option D is correct.