(a) What are antidepressant drugs ? Give an example.
(b) Name the sweetening agent used in preparation of sweets for a diabetic patient.
(c) Why are detergents non-biodegradable ?
(1) Antidepressant drugs are medications that can help releive symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders. They aim to correct chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters.
Example : Equanil
(2) Saccharin (O - sulphobenzimide) is used as sweetening agent for diabetic patients.
(3) Detergents are non - biodegradable because the side chain in them prevent bacteria from attacking and breaking chains.