Question

Expand the following abbreviations.
i) STD
ii) NADP
iii) MRI
iv) DDT

Answer 1

i) STD stnads for Sexually Transmitted Disease. This are the diseases which are transmitted from one individual to the other during the process of intercourse.

ii) NADP stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phospate. This NADP is reduced and the NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the anabolic reactions.

iii) MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The method uses a magnetic field to create pictures of organs and structures inside the body.

iv) DDT stands for Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane. It is a chemical compound which was used as an insecticide and pesticide. It is harmful to animals.