Polysaccharides and Gums

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What is the main property of Agaropectin?

  • Gives a jelly-like texture
  • Increases viscosity of the solution (correct)
  • Increases the surface tension of the solution
  • Reduces the boiling point of the solution

What type of acid is present in Agaropectin?

  • Uronic acid (correct)
  • Fatty acid
  • Amino acid
  • Nucleic acid

What is Agaropectin partially esterified with?

  • Chloric acid
  • Acetic acid
  • Sulphuric acid (correct)
  • Nitric acid

What is not a characteristic of Agaropectin?

<p>Gives a jelly-like texture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Agaropectin on the solution's physical properties?

<p>Increases its viscosity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Agaropectin compared to other substances?

<p>It is a non-gelling fraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Gum Acacia?

<p>Senegalia senegal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the family of the Senegalia senegal tree?

<p>Fabaceae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gum Acacia?

<p>A dried gummy exudate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name of Gum Acacia?

<p>Gum Arabic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the Senegalia senegal tree from which Gum Acacia is obtained?

<p>Trunk and branches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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