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Which characteristic makes chitosan the best for contact lenses manufacture?
Which characteristic makes chitosan the best for contact lenses manufacture?
- Optical clarity (correct)
- Antimicrobial activity
- Gas permeability
- Mechanical stability
What property of chitosan allows it to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables?
What property of chitosan allows it to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables?
- Mechanical stability
- Gas permeability
- Antimicrobial activity
- Film formation capability (correct)
Why is chitosan considered a functional food when used as a source of dietary fiber?
Why is chitosan considered a functional food when used as a source of dietary fiber?
- Non-digestibility by intestinal enzymes (correct)
- Film formation capability
- Antimicrobial activity
- Gas permeability
What role does chitosan play in food preservatives?
What role does chitosan play in food preservatives?
Why does chitosan have high affinity for many classes of dyes?
Why does chitosan have high affinity for many classes of dyes?
In what industry has chitosan replaced synthetic polymers in contact lenses synthesis?
In what industry has chitosan replaced synthetic polymers in contact lenses synthesis?
Which property of chitosan helps in avoiding poor appearance and off flavors in food?
Which property of chitosan helps in avoiding poor appearance and off flavors in food?
What makes chitin and its derivatives useful as food preservatives?
What makes chitin and its derivatives useful as food preservatives?
Why is chitosan considered a prebiotic when used as a source of dietary fiber?
Why is chitosan considered a prebiotic when used as a source of dietary fiber?
How does chitosan contribute to the field of contact lenses synthesis?
How does chitosan contribute to the field of contact lenses synthesis?
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