BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF GLUCOSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NOT a safe sweetener?
A
Xylitol
B
Sucralose
C
Honey
D
Ethylene glycol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ethylene glycol is highly toxic to humans and is not used in food products. Summary Propylene glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid that belongs to the same chemical class as alcohol. It should not be confused with the toxic substance ethylene glycol.

Detailed explanation-2: -DESCRIPTION: Ethylene glycol is a useful industrial compound found in many consumer products. Examples include antifreeze, hydraulic brake fluids, some stamp pad inks, ballpoint pens, solvents, paints, plastics, films, and cosmetics. It can also be a pharmaceutical vehicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ethylene glycol is normally produced from ethylene which is produced from fossil resources rather than biomass. However, ethylene glycol can be produced from biomass. Ethylene can be produced from sugars via microorganisms like Pseudomonas syringae and Penicillium digitatum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ethylene glycol has many uses, including as antifreeze in cooling and heating systems, in hydraulic brake fluids, and as a solvent.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ethylene Glycols Facts Ethylene glycol is a chemical commonly used in many commercial and industrial applications including antifreeze and coolant. Ethylene glycol helps keep your car’s engine from freezing in the winter and acts as a coolant to reduce overheating in the summer.

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