VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Cork, which is widely used in pharmaceutical industries, commercially obtained from

    A) Pinus-a gymnosperm

    B) Acacia-an angiosperm

    C) Quercus-a gymnosperm and cedrus, an angiosperm

    D) Quercus-a angiosperm only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Cork of commerce is obtained from Quercus. Which is an angiosperm. It is extensively used in pharmaceutical industry to make cork of bottle, etc. due to its durability and un reactivity characteristics. It is also resistant to acid and imprevious to water.


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