Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides
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What is the main function of Cellulose in plants?

  • Used as artificial tears
  • Used as plasma expander
  • Serves as a structural polysaccharide (correct)
  • Acts as a coating agent

    • What is the source of Dextran?

  • Cellulose
  • Glycogen
  • Leucosontoc mesenteroides (correct)
  • Gossypium hirrutum

    • What is the use of Purified Absorbent Cotton?

  • Mechanical protection against bacteria, absorbing mucous, pus, and blood (correct)
  • Coating agent
  • Artificial tears
  • Structural polysaccharide in plants

    • What is the monomer unit of Chitin?

    <p>N-acetylglucosamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the storage form of glucose in animals?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Glycogen compared to Starch?

    <p>More branched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of starch in tablet formulation?

    <p>Binder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between amylose and amylopectin in terms of structure?

    <p>Amylose is linear while amylopectin is branched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beta-amylase in the breakdown of starch?

    <p>Hydrolysis of starch to maltose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of hetastarch in medicine?

    <p>Treatment of shock and hypovolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of inulin?

    <p>Chicorium intybus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of pre-gelatinized starch in tablet formulation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of Natural Heparin?

    <p>Mixture of partially sulfated polymers of several carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin?

    <p>To treat patients with high risk of venous thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of Cherry Juice?

    <p>Pectin and malic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of Citric Acid?

    <p>Peel of Citrus limon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of Lactic Acid?

    <p>As an acidulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of Fumaric Acid?

    <p>As a hematinic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentration of ethanol in 'Rubbing Alcohol'?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used in the manufacture of toothpaste and chewing gums?

    <p>Sorbitol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of Mannitol?

    <p>Manna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for ethanol that has been mixed with toxic additives and is not fit for consumption?

    <p>Denatured Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of Rum?

    <p>Molasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentration of ethanol after undergoing distillation?

    <p>45% to 55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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