Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular:

anionic detergent

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cationic detergent

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sweetener

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non-ionic detergent

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Solution

The correct option is C cationic detergent
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) is a cationic surfactant with a wide range of applications.

It is mentioned in numerous publications as being suitable for the isolation of DNA. It is an effective surfactant for cell permeabilization.

Hence, option B is correct.

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Explain the following terms with suitable examples

(i) Cationic detergents

(ii) Anionic detergents and

(iii) Non-ionic detergents

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