Question

Cod liver oil is extracted from________
A.Bony fishes
B.Cartilaginous fishes
C.Buffaloes
D.Whales

Answer 1

Hint: Oil is the non polar chemical substance. It is a viscous fluid and both hydrophobic (water repelling) and lipophilic (mixes with other oil). Oil contains a high amount of carbon and hydrogen. They are usually flammable substances. Mostly oils are the unsaturated lipids that are present in the liquid form at the room temperature.

Complete answer:
Cod liver oil:
1.Cod liver oil is a dietary supplement.
2.Cod liver oil is extracted from cod fishes which are the type of cartilaginous fishes.
3.Cod liver oil contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D, the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
4.Cod liver oil can be used as the alternative for the supplements of the Vitamin D.
5.Cod liver oil is given to children to order to prevent the rickets which is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D
6.Cod liver oil for human consumption is pale yellow and straw coloured with a mild flavor.
7.Cod liver fish has some health benefits which includes reduced inflammation and lower blood pressure.

Therefore, it has been clear from the above discussion that the cod liver oil is extracted from the cartilaginous fishes.

Hence the correct answer is OPTION(B)

Note: There are many benefits of cod liver such as –
It contains a high amount of vitamin A and vitamin D
1.May reduce inflammation
2.May improve bone health
3.May reduce joint pain
4.May support eye health
5.May reduce heart disease risks
6.May improve the symptoms of anxiety and depression
7.May help heal stomach and gut ulcers