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What is the difference between oil and fat?

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Both oil and fat are complex organic compounds which are insoluble in water. 

  • Oil: They are liquid at 20°C. Examples: Groundnut oil, mustard oil. 
  • Fat: They are solid/semisolid at 20°C Examples: Coconut oil, Palm oil.
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2.

Why turmeric is yellow in color?

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The yellow colour is due to the presence of Curcumin.
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3.

Write botanical name and family of Castor plant.

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  • Botanical Name: Ricinus communis. 
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae.
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4.

Quinine is effective in curing which disease?

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In Malaria fever.
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5.

Why fennel seeds taste sweet while chewing?

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It has Licorice (Anese) Chemical.
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Write a botanical name and important plant part of anyone plant each of fatty oil, fibre, spices, and medicinal plants

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S.NoSubstancePlant and Botanical nameUseful parts
1Fatty oilCocunut-Cocos nuciferaEndosperm
2FibresMoonj- Erianthus munjaLeaf fibre
3SpiceClove-SyzogiumDried floral buds
4MedicineQuinine-Cinchona officianalisDark bark of stem
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7.

Differentiate between nondrying oil and drying oil with the help of examples

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1. Nondrying oil: These do not form any layer when coming in contact with air. Examples: Mustard oil, Castor oil, Groundnut oil. 

2. Drying oil: They form a flexible layer on the surface when coming in contact with air. Examples: Soya bean oil, Flaxseed oil
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