Mucilage present in 'Bhindi' (Okra, Lady's Finger) contains

Mannose

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Galactose

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Lactose

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A Galactose
Okra mucilage refers to the thick and slimy substance found in fresh as well as dried pods. Mucilaginous substances are usually concentrated in the pod walls and are chemically acidic polysaccharides associated with proteins and minerals. Hydrolysis of okra mucilage revealed that the polysaccharide was composed of galacturonic acid, galactose, rhamnose and glucose.

So, the correct answer is 'Galactose'.

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