While Curcumin, which is an ______ found in turmeric helps to reduce ______, extremely high doses of it can ______ headache and nausea.
While Curcumin, which is an ______ found in turmeric helps to reduce ______, extremely high doses of it can ______ headache and nausea.
Solution
It’s important to understand what each blank needs:
While Curcumin, which is an ______ found in turmeric
→ A noun that correctly identifies what curcumin is.
helps to reduce ______
→ A medical condition that curcumin is scientifically known to reduce.
extremely high doses of it can ______ headache and nausea.
→ A verb meaning to cause or bring about negative effects.
Eliminate incorrect options with the word fill-up that makes the whole option incorrect:
| Option | Reason |
|---|---|
| 1. enzyme; abrasion; infuse | Curcumin is not an enzyme, and abrasion refers to surface damage, not a condition curcumin reduces. |
| 2. alkali; infection; promote | Curcumin is not an alkali, and promote contradicts the idea of causing adverse side effects. |
| 3. alchemy; injury; cause | Alchemy is irrelevant and unscientific in this context, making the option invalid outright. |
Option 4 is correct as:
ingredient → Curcumin is a natural component found in turmeric.
inflammation → Curcumin is widely known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
induce → Accurately conveys causing side effects like headache and nausea at high doses.
Final Answer:
ingredient; inflammation; induce