11 Questions
What is the main property of Agaropectin?
Increases viscosity of the solution
What type of acid is present in Agaropectin?
Uronic acid
What is Agaropectin partially esterified with?
Sulphuric acid
What is not a characteristic of Agaropectin?
Gives a jelly-like texture
What is the effect of Agaropectin on the solution's physical properties?
Increases its viscosity
What is unique about Agaropectin compared to other substances?
It is a non-gelling fraction
What is the source of Gum Acacia?
Senegalia senegal
What is the family of the Senegalia senegal tree?
Fabaceae
What is Gum Acacia?
A dried gummy exudate
What is the common name of Gum Acacia?
Gum Arabic
What is the part of the Senegalia senegal tree from which Gum Acacia is obtained?
Trunk and branches
This quiz covers the properties and characteristics of gums, including their composition, hydrolysis, and resulting sugars and uronic acids.
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