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PLANT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What part of the plant does each of the above most likely come from?

Following are various parts of the cell.
primary cell wall semi-permeable membrane middle lamella cytoplasm vacuole nucleus | plastids
- chloroplasts
- chromoplasts
- leucoplasts
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From the above indicate the most appropriate answer for the following questions. <
- Which of the above parts of the cell is photosynthesis most likely to take place?
Where are we most likely to find the pectic substances?
Where are most of the water-soluble pigments located?
Where are the fat-soluble pigments most likely located?
Where are the organic acids most likely located?
What plant foods are good sources of calcium? Of iron?p>
How would the protein quality of a plant protein source be affected if milk was used to supplment the limiting amino acids in the groups?
Give examples of how animal proteins combined with poor quality vegetable protein can "stretch" the value of plant protein?
How do you summarize natural plant pigments?
Discuss basic plant structure?
What is the effect of acid on plant pigments?
Should all moldy produce be discarded?
What is the purpose of the cripser in your fridge?
When is a fruit a vegetable?
Do green vegetables have anitoxidant and/or antimutagenic activity?
What is the plant which was thought by the ancient Chinese to have the power of conferring immortality from the seeds, which yield on oil possessing a mild, sweet, warm, aromatic flavor? Both dried seeds and distilled oil are used extensively as flavor ingredients in food and beverages.
Hippocrates may have used the root of this plant to relieve his cough. Its rich taste, spicy scent, and intensive sweetness make it an important ingredient today in sweets, beverages and pastry recipes. Also used to enhance or subdue the flavor of some bitter formulations. What is it?
Some natives of India have long believed it unhealthy to sleep under this tree at night. The sweet-sour taste of the extract of its fruit is used in preparing syrups and beverages. It also lends a distinctive flavor to condiments such as savory steak sauces. What is it?
The dried inner bark of this South American tree is also called Soap Bark due to its traditional application as a specialty cleaning agent. Powdered extracts made from the bark are widely used as a foaming agent in popular beverages. What is it?
These pods, from a tall Mediterranean tree, are said to have sustained the prodigal son on his trek home. These seeds may have been the original carat weight of the goldsmith. Now the pods, marketed as a powder or extract, flavor beverages, syrups, bakery products, candy and health foods. Flavor is maple-vanilla-like. What is its name?
this tree grows 60 feet or more in height. Its bark yields a natural substitute for quinine in tonic water. It is named after an 18th century Surianam slave, the natural botanical product is also a good replacement for hops. What is the tree's name.
Called by the Japanese "Cold Weather" for the time of the year it was first refined, this mucilage-like substance from seaweed was once used to produced isinglass. Modern applications include use as an ingredient in baked goods and confections. What is this seaweed gum?
This plant was brought back to Spain by Columbus' physicians in 1494. It is recognized by many common names and is used in seasonings and flavors. Superstitution has it that it grows better if planted by a red-head. What is it?
"Greek Hay" is the uninspired name the Romans gave this very common annual herb in ancient times. The seed is used as a spice and derivatives are employed as flavorings for imitation maple syrup, vanilla and butterscotch. What is it?
You have recommended soaking golden raisins in gin for arthritis relief and suggested that chedap gin would work fine. I spent several years years in the distilled spirits business. It was said that the cheap gins are not true distilled gin but neutral spirits (such as vodka) with a gin flavoring added. Comment?
This plant was once called the Root of the Holy Ghost due to its alleged effectiveness against evil spells and witchcraft. Its derivatives have a bittersweet flavor and warm, pungent odor. Widely used as a flavoring agent in foods, liqueurs and other beverages. What is it?
This common plant with an American Indian-sounding name is also called by the romantic title, "love in winter." Extracts from its leaves are used as an astringent and as a root beef flavor ingredient. What is it?
Named "earth apple" by the ancient Greeks because they fancied its odor to resemble that of the apple, that is actually a beautiful white daisy-like flower. When dried, it makes a famous herbal tea. Distillation yields a blue essential oil valued in perfumery.
Will ginger cooked in beans help?
What is the medicinal advantages of selected ploants?
How do plants produce oxygen?
< What are the principal wild food plants of the United States?
What are some wild plant foods of flowering plants [except cactic and ferns?
What are cacti wild plant foods?
What are fungi wild plant foods?
What lichens and algae are wild plant foods?
What is a fruit? What is a vegetable? what are grains? What are seeds?
What is a crude method of extracting fat-soluble pigments?
What are ethylene producers and sensitive produce?
What is chilling injury in fruits and vegetables?
What is the growing time of select vegetable?
Season of Selected Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grown in the Northern Hemisphere Temperature Zone
What plant foods are carotenoids found in?
What plant foods have anthoxanthin pigments?
What plant foods have anthocyanthin pigments?
What plant foods have betalain pigments?
Updated: Friday, July 24, 2009. |