Marine Bioproducts Quiz

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What is the composition of marine lecithins which makes them natural emulsifiers for cosmetics?

  • Mixture of amino acids and peptides
  • Mixture of phospholipids comprising predominantly long-chain and highly unsaturated fatty acids esterified on the glycerol backbone (correct)
  • Simple alcohols and fatty acids
  • Polysaccharides and glycoproteins

What are the major functions of surfactants and emulsifiers in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals?

  • Enhancing fragrance, color, and texture of the products
  • Providing UV protection
  • Emulsification, foaming, wetting, dispersion, and solubilization of hydrophobic compounds (correct)
  • Increasing the shelf life of the products

Which marine component is a major source for thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals?

  • Marine sponges
  • Coral reefs
  • Marine algae
  • Seaweeds (correct)

What are the properties of surfactants and emulsifiers that make them suitable for various applications in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals?

<p>Amphiphilic compounds containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of marine lecithins that contributes to their effectiveness as natural emulsifiers in cosmetics?

<p>Predominantly long-chain and highly unsaturated fatty acids esterified on the glycerol backbone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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