NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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The following are characteristics and functions of waxes EXCEPT:
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solid at room temperature
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water proof
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low melting point
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forms a protective covering to prevent water loss
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Paraffin wax is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point between about 46 and 68 °C (115 and 154 °F), and a density of around 900 kg/m3. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters.
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