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Give reasons for the following:

(i) Kappa casein is involved in micelle stabilization of milk proteins.

(ii) Whey protein detoxifies xenobiotics.

(iii) Curd is used as pro-biotic.

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(i) kappa casein contains a lipid molecule. 2/3 of the protein is hydrophobic

(ii) Whey protein results in elevation of a tripeptide glutathione in cells which detoxifies xenobiotics.

(iii) Curd is a good source of beneficial bacteria which can colonise the intestinal tract.

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