Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 2

Question: A new crop, which is the source of high performance lubricants is

Options:

A) Simmondsia chinensis

B) Parthenium argentatum

C) Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

D) Leucaena leucocephala

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed have 50% liquid wax.

Which can be used as high performance lubricant for michinery involving pressure but not temperature changes.