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PTECH Pharmaceutics II (Industrial & Quality Control) QUESTION #5713
Question 1
The 'Pyrogen Test' in parenterals is performed to detect:
  • Living microorganisms
  • Endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria✔️
  • Visible particulate matter
  • pH variations
Correct Answer Explanation
Pyrogens are metabolic products of microorganisms (mostly endotoxins) that cause fever.