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What of the following components provides turmeric its antibacterial properties?

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Silicic acid

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Piperine

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Curcumin

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Silicon dioxide

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The correct option is C Curcumin

Curcumin is found in turmeric. Due to its presence, turmeric has the ability to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi.

It helps in keeping the liver healthy.

It is also effective for anaemia due to presence of iron in it.

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