Research and Development Chemist Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, and Hydrochloric Acid are three common acids used in R&D labs.

• Sulfuric Acid is used in the production of fertilizers and detergents.

• Nitric Acid is used in the production of explosives and dyes.

• Hydrochloric Acid is used in the production of PVC and in pickling metals.

A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

• Polypeptides are the building blocks of proteins.

• They are formed by the condensation of amino acids.

• Polypeptides can be short or long chains of amino acids.

• They can have various functions in the body, such as enzymes, hormones, and structural components.

• Examples of polypeptides include insulin, collagen, and hemoglobin.