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Adding quinoline to butter slows the development of rancidity. What does this show?

Correct answer D. Quinoline is an inhibitor

Explanation

An inhibitor is a substance that slows a chemical reaction; quinoline slows the oxidation of butter fats that causes rancidity, so it acts as an inhibitor.

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