What is Biodiesel? – InterviewSolution

1.	What is Biodiesel?
Answer» Seeds of many plants such as of Soyabean, Mustard, Castor, Flaxseed, Sunflower, Groundnut, Jatropha, Pongamia (Karen) have an adequate amount of lipids and fatty acids. These lipids contain a tremendous amount of energy. When esterification of fatty acids present in lipids is done a liquid is formed which is known as biodiesel.

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