Biomolecules And Chemistry In Everyday Life Result Question 12
12. The correct match between item (I) and item (II) is
(a) $(A) \rightarrow (Q); (B) \rightarrow (R); (C) \rightarrow (S)$
(b) $(A) \rightarrow(Q) ;(B) \rightarrow(P) ;(C) \rightarrow (R)$
(c) $(A) \rightarrow(R); (B) \rightarrow (P); (C) \rightarrow (S)$
(d) $(A) \rightarrow(R) ;(B) \rightarrow(P) ;(C) \rightarrow(R)$
(2019 Main, 11 Jan I)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 12. ( b )
Solution:
- The correct match is:
$ \mathrm{A} \rightarrow(\mathrm{Q}) \mathrm{B} \rightarrow(\mathrm{P}) \mathrm{C} \rightarrow(\mathrm{R}) $
(A) Norethindrone It is an antifertility drug $(Q)$ containing synthetic progesterone derivative. [Other similar drug, is ethinylestradiol (novestrol)].
(B) Ofloxacin It is an antibiotic $(P)$, i.e produced wholly or partly by chemical synthesis with low concentration of microorganism.[Some other similar drugs: Penicillin, chloramphenicol, salvarsan etc.]
(C) Equanil (meprobamate) It is a mild tranquilizer for relieving hypertension. It relieve anxiety, stress, excitement by inducing a sense of well being. (Other similar drug is chlordiazepoxide.)