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The fat of a common mussel-secretes a sticky glue that can be used to make heart implants. The unique chemical compound present in the glue is:
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- Amino phenyl alanine
- Hydroxy phenyl alanine
- Phenyl alanine
- Dihydroxy phenyl alanine
- Amino phenyl alanine
Correct Option: D
The foot of the common mussel (Mytilus edulis) produces a sticky glue due to a unique compound called mussel adhesive protein, which contains a high concentration of an amino acid, DOPA (dihydroxyphenylalanine), which can cling to wet surfaces with extraordinary strength. Besides heart implants, the compound could be used as a tooth coating to prevent dental plaque, which is caused by bacterial infection.
