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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is unique about Agaropectin compared to other substances?

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

    What is the source of Gum Acacia?

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

    What is the family of the Senegalia senegal tree?

    <p>Fabaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gum Acacia?

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

    What is the common name of Gum Acacia?

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

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