wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
8
You visited us 8 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Source of commercial chewing gum latex is

A
Hevea brasiliensis
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Carica papaya
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Ficus elastica
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Achras sapota
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Achras sapota
The latex of some plants is commercially important such as
(i) Source of commercial rubber is the latex of Hevea brasiliensis, Ficus elastica, Cryptostegia, Manihot .
(ii) Source of enzyme papain is the latex of Carica papaya.
(iii) Source of chewing or chewing gum is the latex of Achras sapota.
So, the correct answer is option D.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon