Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
EXPLANATION
Correct Option
(d)
All three statements are correct.
Statement 1: Maize is a primary agricultural source for industrial starch production. Starch, extracted from maize endosperm, finds extensive application in food processing, textiles, paper, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Statement 2: Corn oil, derived from the germ of maize kernels, serves as a potential feedstock for biodiesel synthesis. While primarily used as an edible oil, its industrial applications include biofuel production.
Statement 3: Due to its high starch content, maize is a significant raw material for the fermentation process, leading to the production of various alcoholic beverages, such as bourbon whiskey.
Incorrect Options
Since all three statements are factually correct, any option presenting a partial combination of these statements (options a, b, and c) is incorrect.
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