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What is a common reason for adulteration?
What are some substances that might be adulterated?
Pharmaceuticals, fuel, food, cosmetics, or other chemicals
One of the reasons for adulteration is due to _____ of crude drugs.
scarcity
Adulteration occurs only due to high prices of crude drugs.
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for adulteration?
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Study Notes
Reasons for Adulteration of Substances
- Profit motive drives the adulteration of pharmaceuticals, fuels, food, cosmetics, and chemicals.
- Adulteration can increase the quantity of the product, allowing sellers to maximize sales.
- High public demand may lead to the use of adulterants to meet market needs quickly.
- Confusion regarding vernacular names can lead to the substitution of inferior or incorrect substances.
- Scarcity of crude drugs often compels manufacturers to resort to adulteration to maintain supply.
- Lack of knowledge about genuine sources contributes to the inadvertent use of adulterated materials.
- The high cost of authentic crude drugs encourages the use of cheaper, lower-quality alternatives.
- Unscientific methods of collecting raw materials can result in contamination and adulteration of products.
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Test your knowledge about the adulteration of various substances, including pharmaceuticals, fuels, foods, and cosmetics. Explore the reasons behind adulteration and the factors influencing these practices in different sectors. This quiz will challenge your understanding and awareness of this important issue.
