Microbial Products in Cosmetics

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Which microbial product is used as an emulsion stabilizer and suspending agent in toothpaste?

  • Chitosan from Mucorales fungi
  • Xanthan from Xanthomonas campestris (correct)
  • Hyaluronic acid from Streptococcus zooepidermicus
  • PUFAs (-linolenic acid, GLA) from Mortierella fungi

Which microbial product is primarily used for its anti-candida activity and skin moisturizing properties?

  • Chitosan from Mucorales fungi (correct)
  • Ectoine from Halomonas sp.
  • Poly-(1-4)-Dglucuronan from Rhizobium meliloti
  • Hyaluronic acid from Streptococcus zooepidermicus

Which microbial product is known for its water retention and gelling properties in cosmetics?

  • Poly-(1-4)-Dglucuronan from Rhizobium meliloti (correct)
  • PUFAs (-linolenic acid, GLA) from Mortierella fungi
  • Xanthan from Xanthomonas campestris
  • Ectoine from Halomonas sp.

Which statement about microbial products is true based on the text?

<p>They can be performed very well under mild conditions of pH, temperature, and pressure in an aqueous medium. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes microbial products an alternative source for the synthesis of valuable and efficient products according to the text?

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