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Pharmaceutics Question on Capsules

In capsule making the Bloom strength of gelatin is proportional to molecular weight of the gelatin and is a measure of the;

A

Adhesive strength of gelatin with other polymer

B

Adhesive strength of gelatin with dipping pins

C

Cohesive strength of the crosslinking that occurs between gelatin molecules

D

Cohesive strength of the solvent molecules

Answer

Cohesive strength of the crosslinking that occurs between gelatin molecules

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Cohesive strength of the crosslinking that occurs between gelatin molecules