"Rancidity produced in butter can be decreased by adding quinoline to the butter". This statements shows that _______________?
Correct answer: B. Quinoline is an inhibitor
- A. Nothing is impossible
- B. Quinoline is an inhibitor
- C. Quinoline is a catalyst
- D. Quinoline is an activator
Explanation
Rancidity is mainly oxidation of fats, so a substance that slows this reaction acts as an inhibitor, often called an antioxidant. A catalyst would speed a reaction rather than reduce rancidity.
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