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Lobcity

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on: Aug 21, 2018
What are plant polysaccharides found in flax and psyllium that are effective in reducing serum LDL cholesterol?
 A) beta-glucans
  B) fructans
  C) mucilages
  D) chitin

Question 2

What are the hydrocolloids that are secreted at a site of injury on a plant or surround the endosperm of some seeds and that are used as thickening agents?
 A) lignin
  B) cellulose
  C) pectins
  D) gums


l.stuut

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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