... and food chemistry uses both organic and analytical methods to continually develop new research regarding plant toxins, contaminates and additives, amino acids, foreign material, pesticide residue, etc. Imported and exported meat is tested for anabolic steroids while pesticide residues are measured in soils and water. The synthesis of metabolites and other such drugs use DNA fingerprinting techniques for the speciation of ... meat and fish. Without these vital examinations, many foods would be unsafe to consume. Chemistry plays a very significant role in today's society. Without chemist...

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