20 Questions
What is the physical state of gums?
Amorphous
In which substance are gums insoluble?
Organic solvents
What is the nature of the solution formed when gums are dissolved in water?
Viscous and sticky
In which substance are gums soluble?
Water
What is the appearance of gums?
Translucent
What is the primary condition that leads to the formation of gums in plants?
Injury to the plant
What is the process by which gums are formed outside of cell walls?
Gummosis
What type of compounds are produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
Sugars
Which of the following sugars is NOT produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
Fructose
What type of acid is produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
Glucuronic acid
What is the primary function of mucilages in plants?
To store water and nutrients
Where are mucilages often found in plants?
Epidermal cells of leaves
What happens when mucilage comes into contact with water?
It swells and forms slimy masses
What is a common location of mucilage in seeds?
Seed coats
What type of product is mucilage?
Physiological product
What are gums and mucilages classified as?
Plant hydrocolloids
What do gums and mucilages yield on hydrolysis?
A mixture of sugars and uronic acids units
What type of compounds can uronic acids form with?
Salts with metals like Ca, Mg, and K
What are polyuronoides?
Units of uronic acids and sugars
What is the general term for gums and mucilages?
Hydrocolloids
Test your knowledge of gums, including their physical properties, solubility, and characteristics. Learn about the amorphous and translucent nature of gums, their behavior in different solvents, and more!
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