GUMS & MUCILAGES part 2

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GUMS & MUCILAGES Quiz

Test your knowledge on Gums and Mucilages with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz is designed for those interested in the fascinating world of natural hydrocolloids, including their properties, applications, and chemical compositions.

Whether you are a student, educator, or simply curious about these substances, challenge yourself with questions that cover:

Natural plant hydrocolloids
Physiological and pathological products
Complex polysaccharides and their roles

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by AnalyzingLeaf245

-Natural plant hydrocolloid -anionic/non-ionic polysaccharide -readily dissolve in water -pathologic product

-Form slimmy masses -physiologic product

Wormlike and twisted into coils

Shape like irregular tears

ghatti gum/indian gum is a mixture of:

I. Galactose

II. Rhamnose

III. Acetic acid

IV. Mannuronic acid

V. Galacturonic acid

A. I,II,III,V

B. I,II,III,IV

C. I,II,III ONLY

d. II,III,IV,V

True about tragacanth:

i. Suspending agent

ii. adhesive

iii. Substitute for acacia

iv. Most resistant hydrocolloid

A. I,ii,iii,iv

B. I,ii,iv

C. ii,iii,iv

D. I,iii,iv

residues of sterculia:

i. D-galacturonic acid

ii. L-galacturonic acid

iii. D-glucoronic acid

iv. D-mannuronic acid

A. ii & iii

B. I & iii

C. I & ii

D. I & iv

Complex methoxylated acids

A. Demethoxylated bassorin

B. bassorin

Tragacanth

Tragacanthin

Allusion to the cartilage

A. gigartina

b. Gigartina mamillosa

C. Irish moss

D. carrageenan

Allusion to fruit bodied and appear as elevated tubercles

A. gigartina

b. Chondrus crispus

C. Irish moss

D. Chondrus

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