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What is the physical state of gums?
What is the physical state of gums?
- Crystalline
- Amorphous (correct)
- Translucent crystals
- Solid particles
In which substance are gums insoluble?
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?
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?
In which substance are gums soluble?
What is the appearance of gums?
What is the appearance of gums?
What is the primary condition that leads to the formation of gums in plants?
What is the primary condition that leads to the formation of gums in plants?
What is the process by which gums are formed outside of cell walls?
What is the process by which gums are formed outside of cell walls?
What type of compounds are produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
What type of compounds are produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
Which of the following sugars is NOT produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
Which of the following sugars is NOT produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
What type of acid is produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
What type of acid is produced when gums are hydrolyzed?
What is the primary function of mucilages in plants?
What is the primary function of mucilages in plants?
Where are mucilages often found in plants?
Where are mucilages often found in plants?
What happens when mucilage comes into contact with water?
What happens when mucilage comes into contact with water?
What is a common location of mucilage in seeds?
What is a common location of mucilage in seeds?
What type of product is mucilage?
What type of product is mucilage?
What are gums and mucilages classified as?
What are gums and mucilages classified as?
What do gums and mucilages yield on hydrolysis?
What do gums and mucilages yield on hydrolysis?
What type of compounds can uronic acids form with?
What type of compounds can uronic acids form with?
What are polyuronoides?
What are polyuronoides?
What is the general term for gums and mucilages?
What is the general term for gums and mucilages?
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