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    Question

    Which of the following acid is found both in tomato and

    wood sorrel?
    A Tartaric acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Maleic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oxalic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Stearic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Tomato contains oxalic acid. As it ripens the amount of Vitamin C decreases and the amount of oxalic acid increases. A plant such as wood sorrel also contains oxalic acid. Oxalate content is high in its fresh leaves and roots. Once absorbed, the oxalic acid reacts with calcium in plasma and insoluble calcium oxalate that results may precipitate in the kidneys, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and liver.

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