Which aldehyde is used to preserve biological specimens?
This question was previously asked in
Shift 23/05/2023 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A
Acetaldehyde
B
Benzaldehyde
C
Butanal
D
Formaldehyde
Correct Answer
Formaldehyde
Detailed Explanation
4 Formaldehyde is a highly reactive aldehyde and is widely utilized as a preservative in biology for fixing tissues and specimens. It works by forming cross-links between proteins and other macromolecules, thereby stabilizing and preserving the tissue structure.
Get Dubuddy App
Practice on the go with our mobile app
More CUET Questions
1
Arrange the following carboxylic acids in increasing order of their acid strength.
A. CH3COOH
B. CH3CH2COOH
C. C6H5CH2COOH
D. C6H5COOH
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
2
What amount of bromine will be required to convert 6 g of phenol into 2,4,6-tribromophenol?
3
Which of the following hormones is produced under the condition of stress which stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver of human beings ?
4
The purest form of commercial iron is
Test Series
CUET Subjects
Your CUET Journey Starts with DuBuddy
CUET ki Practice Means DuBuddy Pe Practice