Formative Practice 5.5 – Form 5 Science (KSSM) Chapter 5

Question 1:
Name the oil extracted from the following parts of the oil palm fruit:
(a) pulp
(b) kernel

Answer:
(a) Pulp : Palm oil

(b) Kernel : Palm kernel oil

Question 2:
Why are the oil palm fruits steamed before oil is extracted?

Answer:
To kill microorganisms which can spoil the palm oil fruits

Question 3:
What are the reactants that react with palm oil in the following processes?
(a) Hydrolysis
(b) Esterification

Answer:
(a) Water

(b) Alcohol

Question 4:
Name two antioxidants found in palm oil.

Answer:
Carotene, vitamin E

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