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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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