Which of the following is produced by heating of bones?
Correct answer: A. Gelatine
- A. Gelatine
- B. Cheese
- C. Albumin
- D. Gelly
Explanation
The hides and bones of certain animals - often cows and pigs - are boiled, dried, treated with a strong acid or base, and finally filtered until the collagen is extracted. The collagen is then dried, ground into a powder, and sifted to make 'gelatin'.
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