Lecture 4 - Technological Adaptations to Toxins Flashcards
1
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Adsorption
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binds toxins: geophagy
example: clay
2
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Boiling
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required water-tight containers
heat to provide energy to drive chemical reactions
3
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Detoxification
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4
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Fermentation
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alteration of the chemical composition of plant and animal materials by yeast, bacteria, or fungi
5
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Leaching
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toxin remover by water
6
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pH
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acidic/ alkaline conditions that lead to hydrolysis of certain toxic compounds
example: pickling
7
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Roasting
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1st technique of detoxification by heat
8
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Solvent
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9
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Volatile
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easily evaporated at normal temperature, substances easily removed by drying
