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Congener





BIOLOGY

In Biology , congeners are organisms within the same Genus . Congeners within the same geographical region can compete with one another so many adaptations can be observed that mitigate this pressure on populations


CHEMISTRY

In Chemistry , congeners are related chemicals, e.g., a derivative or an element in the same group of the Periodic Table


FERMENTATION

In the Alcoholic Beverage industry, congener refers to impurities produced during Fermentation . Congeners are responsible for most of the taste, aroma and color of alcoholic beverages. These substances also contribute to the symptoms of a Hangover .


REFERENCES

  • http://www.scientificsocieties.org/jib/papers/2004/G-2004-1310-263.pdf

  • http://www.desy.de/~sergio/Funari-JLR-2003.pdf

  • http://www.esf.edu/aec/publications/abstract/baldigo.htm