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Question

Blank capsules used in dispensing are made of:

  1. egg-white
  2. gum
  3. starch
  4. gelatine

Answer:

Option D: gelatine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “gelatine”.

The blank capsules used in dispensing medication are typically made of: (4) gelatine. Gelatine is a protein derived from collagen, a major component of animal connective tissues.