What Substance Is Found in Corrosive Cleaners

question 51

Multiple Choice

What substance is found in corrosive cleaners?

• A) sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄
• B) hydrochloric acid, HCl
• C) sodium hydroxide, NaOH
• D) acetic acid, CH₃COOH

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Definitions:

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds at the carboxy-terminal end of the protein or peptide.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are essential for various bodily functions.

Pancreatic Lipase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds that are important sources of energy, consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group.