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Properties of Gums

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What is the physical state of gums?

Crystalline

Amorphous (correct)

Translucent crystals

Solid particles

In which substance are gums insoluble?

Water

Alcohol

Organic solvents (correct)

All of the above

What is the nature of the solution formed when gums are dissolved in water?

Clear and transparent

Cloudy and thick

Transparent and runny

Viscous and sticky (correct)

In which substance are gums soluble?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of gums?

Translucent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition that leads to the formation of gums in plants?

Injury to the plant Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which gums are formed outside of cell walls?

Gummosis Signup and view all the answers

What type of compounds are produced when gums are hydrolyzed?

Sugars Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sugars is NOT produced when gums are hydrolyzed?

Fructose Signup and view all the answers

What type of acid is produced when gums are hydrolyzed?

Glucuronic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucilages in plants?

To store water and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Where are mucilages often found in plants?

Epidermal cells of leaves Signup and view all the answers

What happens when mucilage comes into contact with water?

It swells and forms slimy masses Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location of mucilage in seeds?

Seed coats Signup and view all the answers

What type of product is mucilage?

Physiological product Signup and view all the answers

What are gums and mucilages classified as?

Plant hydrocolloids Signup and view all the answers

What do gums and mucilages yield on hydrolysis?

A mixture of sugars and uronic acids units Signup and view all the answers