5 Questions
What are resins?
Solid or semisolid, amorphous products derived from living natural sources and most are plants products
What is the characteristic of resins on heating?
They soften and finally melt
What is the solubility characteristic of resins?
Insoluble in water and usually insoluble in petroleum spirit, but dissolve more or less completely in alcohol, chloroform, and ether
What is the main component of rubber latex?
Cis or trans polyisoprenes and resinous material
What are vegetable gums?
Solids consisting of mixtures of polysaccharides obtained from plants that are either water-soluble or absorb water to form a gel
Test your knowledge on the definitions, extraction, classification, and plant sources of resins and exudates. This quiz covers the fundamentals of resins and their combinations, along with a focus on exudates such as vegetable gums. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad's expertise from IAU, K.S.A adds depth to the content.
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