Q. Explain the following terms with one
suitable example for each.
(i) A sweetening agent for diabetic patients.
(ii) Enzymes.
(iii) Analgesics.
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Answer:
(i) Artificial sweetening agents are chemical substances which are sweet in taste but do not add calories to our body. For example, saccharin. Its use is of great value to diabetic persons as it is excreted from the body through urine as such.
(ii) Enzymes: Enzymes are catalysts of biological origin which accelerate various cellular reactions without themselves undergoing any apparent change during the course of action. Enzymes are highly specific in their action on substrate. Almost all the enzymes are globular proteins.
(iii) Analgesics: Analgesics are chemical compounds which are used for relieving pain. Analgesics relieves pain by acting on central nervous system or on peripheral pain mechanism, without significantly affecting consciousness. There are two types of analgesics: Narcotics — Morphine, cocaine, heroine Non-narcotics — Aspirin, ibuprofen etc.
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