Q1. Natural Antimicrobial Agent Present In Cow Milk?

(A) Lactoferrin
(B) Conglutenin
(C) Lactoperoxidase System
(D) All

ANSWER – (D) All

• Raw Milk Contains Natural Antimicrobial Peptides And Enzymes Including Lactoferrin, Lactoperoxidase, Lysozyme And N-Acetyl-Β-D-Glucosaminidase, Which May Enhance The Microbial Safety Of Raw Milk.

READ MORE – FOOD TECHNOLOGY (26/02/2021)

Q2. Hydroxycinnamic Acid Derivates Are Found In?

(A) Tea
(B) Molasses
(C) Vegetables
(D) All

ANSWER – (D) All

• They Are Abundantly Found In Tea Leaves, Coffee, Red Wine, Various Fruits (Especially Red Ones), Vegetables, And Whole Grains. Hydroxycinnamic Acids, Such As P-Coumaric, Caffeic, Ferulic, And Sinapic Acids, Are Known To Play An Important Role In Nature.

Q3. Lactoferrin Is An Iron-Binding?

(A) Lipoprotein
(B) Glycoprotein
(C) Both
(D) None

ANSWER -(B) Glycoprotein

• Lactoferrin Is An Iron-Binding Protein That Is Secreted By Serous Epithelial Cells And Neutrophils That Competes With Bacteria For Iron, Thereby Inhibiting Bacterial Growth.

READ MORE – FOOD TECHNOLOGY (16/02/2021)

Q4. Which Of The Following Contain Glucosinolates?

(A) Cabbage
(B) Broccoli
(C) Turnip
(D) All

ANSWER – (D) All

• Glucosinolates Occur In Various Edible Plants Such As Cabbage (White Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Broccoli), Brussels Sprouts, Watercress, Horseradish, Capers, And Radishes Where The Breakdown Products Often Contribute A Significant Part Of The Distinctive Taste.

Q5. Isothiocyantes Shows _______activity?

(A) Antifungal
(B) Antibacterial
(C) Both
(D) None

ANSWER – (C) Both

• This Compound Is Well Known For Its Significant Antibacterial And Antifungal Activity (Kockar Et Al., 2001). Isothiocyanates Are Found In The Brassicaceae Family And Known As Glucosinolates.

READ MORE – FOOD TECHNOLOGY (05/03/2021)

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