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| Q. |
Drying oils contain a fairly large proportion of – |
| A. | fats |
| B. | proteins |
| C. | saturated fatty acids |
| D. | unsaturated fatty acids |
| Answer» D. unsaturated fatty acids | |
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Explanation: They contain a high percentage of "polyunsaturates" (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Most drying oils owe their drying properties tothe presence of a large percentage of linolenic acid (which derives its name from "linseed"), which is highly unsaturated. |
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