Question

Which of the following is the mode of action of formaldehyde?
interference with glycolysis
A
shows oxidizing property
B
combines with vital nitrogen compounds
С
changes the permeability of cytoplasmic membrane
D​

Answer 1

Answer:

Which of the following is the mode of action of formaldehyde?

interference with glycolysis

A

shows oxidizing property

B

combines with vital nitrogen compounds

С

changes the permeability of cytoplasmic membrane

D

Answer 2

Formaldehyde combines with vital nitrogen compound. So option C will be the correct answer.

• Formaldehyde shows reaction with some vital nitrogen compounds like ammonia and primary amines.
• Formaldehyde is nothing but a type of aldehyde.
• Formaldehyde reacts with ammonia to form hexamethylenetetramine. This compound is also known as Urotropine. It works as urinary antiseptic.
• Formalin is manufactured from formaldehyde. It is a 40℅ solution of formaldehyde and is used for the preservation of; biological specimens.