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Bio-chemical compounds are used as:
Question

Bio-chemical compounds are used as:

A.

Skin Treatments

B.

Food preservatives

C.

Cooking Oils

D.

All of the above

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) All of the above

Explanation:

  • Biochemical compounds are organic substances that occur in living organisms and are used in various industrial and domestic applications.
  • In skin treatments, compounds like lipids, vitamins, and antioxidants are used to improve skin health.
  • Many biochemicals serve as food preservatives to prevent spoilage by inhibiting microbial growth (e.g., citric acid).
  • Cooking oils are themselves biochemical compounds consisting primarily of lipids (triacylglycerols).
  • They are essential for various biological processes and commercial products.

Information Booster:
  • Biochemistry bridges biology and chemistry, focusing on the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
  • The four main classes of biochemical molecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Additional Knowledge:
Food preservatives (Option b)
  • Substances like sodium benzoate or vinegar are biochemical in nature used to extend shelf life.

Cooking Oils (Option c)
  • Sourced from plants or animals, these are vital sources of essential fatty acids.

So the correct answer is (d)

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