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What is the oil in plants?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

olive oil



Answer:

Many plants are raised for their oil (usually from their seeds). These include:

  • olives
  • peanuts
  • flax
  • palm
  • corn
  • linseed
These lipid materials are composed of triglycerides.
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