Question 17
EasyOriginal questionLemons and oranges taste sour mainly because they contain
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Citrus fruits get their sour taste from citric acid.
Acetic acid is in vinegar, lactic acid in curd and sour milk, and tartaric acid in tamarind and grapes.
- Concept
- Natural acids
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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