An oily patch on paper shows the presence of __________ in food.

Carbohydrates

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Proteins

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Fats

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Vitamins

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Fats

Fats are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are found in butter, meat, ghee and in various nuts. So, if food is blotted with a paper, the presence of fats in food makes a transparent patch on the paper.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Benedict's solution is used to test the presence of
(a) carbohydrates
(b) proteins
(c) fats
(d) vitamins

You observe some oily patches on a piece of paper in which your food is wrapped as shown in the figure, this shows the presence of which component of food?

An oily patch on paper shows the presence of

Q. A balanced diet contains the following : carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins fibres and water.

Name two food items each which provide mainly: (a) carbohydrates for energy (b) fats for energy (c) proteins for growth (d) vitamins and minerals for good health

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

An oily patch on paper shows the presence of __________ in food.

The correct option is C Fats Fats are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are found in butter, meat, ghee and in various nuts. So, if food is blotted with a paper, the presence of fats in food makes a transparent patch on the paper.

The correct option is C
Fats

Fats are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are found in butter, meat, ghee and in various nuts. So, if food is blotted with a paper, the presence of fats in food makes a transparent patch on the paper.