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Estimation of Oxytocin in Various Edibles

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1. Oxytocin is naturally a-

a: Steroid hormone Explanation

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b: Peptide hormone Explanation

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c: Carbohydrate hormone Explanation

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d: Lipid hormone Explanation

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2. Which solvent was used for the extraction of oxytocin from food samples?

a: Ethanol Explanation

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b: Acetone Explanation

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c: Methanol Explanation

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d: Chloroform Explanation

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3. The extraction of oxytocin from vegetables and fruits was performed using-

a: Soxhlet extraction Explanation

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b: Steam distillation Explanation

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c: Cold percolation with sonication Explanation

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d: Reflux extraction Explanation

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4. Which stationary phase was used in the HPTLC analysis?

a: Alumina Explanation

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b: Cellulose Explanation

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c: Charcoal Explanation

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d: Silica gel 60 F254 Explanation

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5. Excess consumption of oxytocin-adulterated food may cause-

a: Headache, nausea, and abdominal pain Explanation

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b: Improved immunity Explanation

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c: Enhanced digestion Explanation

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d: Increased vitamin absorption Explanation

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