42. Name the family gum arabic plant belong.
(A) Fabaceae
(B) Euphorbiaceae
(C) Mimosaceae
(D) None
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The gum Arabic plant belongs to the (A) Fabaceae Group.
- Gum Arabic is made from drying of Acacia senegal which are from the family of Fabaceae.
- Gum Arabic is also referred to as Gum Sudani or Gum acacia.
- Arabinose and galactose are the major ingredients that can be found in the Gum Arabic.
- Gum Arabic has various unique properties like being soluble in water and also it is edible.
Hence, the correct option is (A) Fabaceae
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