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Which of the following is a non-elastic gel?

ASilica gel
BPectin jelly
CGelatin
DAgar-agar

Answer: A

Gelatin, agar-agar and pectin jelly are elastic gels that regain shape after deformation. Silica gel is rigid and non-elastic.

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