Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)

• A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.

• It increases the heart rate and breathing. 

• The main hormone responsible for the fight-or-flight response. 

A ____ R _____  N _____ L ______ N ______ 

• It provides maximum protection against mosquito, leeches and many other insects. 

• It is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents. 

• Products containing this ingredient is available in lotions, sprays and a variety of liquids.

D ____ E ____ 

• It can be used a food preservative 

• It can be used to prevent bacterial infections on the skin.

• It has an aromatic ring and a carboxylic acid group. 

B _____ N _____  _____  I _____         A _____ I _____ 

It is the main component in plants and its cell wall.

It can be used to make paper.

It is a major source of fiber in humans diet.

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• It is present in every living cell in our body. 

• It helps with maintaining the health of our hair, skin, and nails. 

• It is a water soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin B7

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