When a solid crystal is melted, it should become a liquid. Liquid crystals are an intermediate stage between a liquid and a crystal. Which of the following is a liquid crystal of a non-living system?

Cholesteryl bromide

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Axons of nerve

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Striated muscle fibre

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Cilia

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Solution

The correct option is C Cholesteryl bromide
Axons of nerve, striated muscle fibre, cilia all belong to bio-logical living systems.
Cholesteryl bromide $(C_{27} H_{45} B r)$ is a liquid crystal of a non-living system.

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