Test 3
University Honors Program 242 with Amisi at Grand Valley State University
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Created: 2011-04-27
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Nitrogen fixing bacteria would most likely be found on the roots of which of the following
Soybean
Which of the following would have the highest protein content
Peanut
What legume is unique in that it actually buries its seed
peanut
Which type of bean triggers favism, the destruction of red blood cells in genetically predisposed individuals?
broad
A synthetic fiber made from dissolved cellulose
rayon
The world's greatest quantity of stem fiber comes from this plant, the source of burlap
jute
Which is not a typical characteristic of the family fabaceae
a fibrous root system
Bio-diesel fuels are primarily derived from
legumes
The great Irish Famine of 1845-186 was caused by ___________
late blight of potatoes
Potatoes...
are members of one of the most poisonous plant families
Cyanogenic glycosides can be found in the uncooked parts of ______
cassava
potatoes are swollen underground tubers that are referred to as botanically modified _____
stems
The success of the Green revolution was dependent on using which of the following?
fertilizer, pesticides, mechanized agriculture, high yielding seeds
Which of the following lists contain the uncultivated varieties of the same species, Brassica olearaceae
FUCKIN ALL OF THEM, BITCH.
a plant that contains genes from another organism is called
trangsgenic plant
Theobromine is the main alkaloid in which plant
cocoa tree
caffeine is
an alkaloid, stimulant, extracted from seeds
A product of cocoa seeds used in cosmetics is
cocoa butter
When making blakc tea, the process by which the leaves turn copper colored and develop the aroma and flavor characteristic of tea is called
fermentation
Essential oils in herbs most commonly occur in
seeds and leaves
Horizontal underground modified stems
Rhizome
Two spices that come from the same plant
Nutmeg, mace
Spice derived from stigma
Saffron
Spice known for settling an upset stomach
ginger
Widespread use of Bt corn controls this pest
european corn borer
Source of fiber coir
coconut
INdigenous fabric of polynesia
Bark cloth
Plant fivers are composed of this polymer
Cellulose
Extraction of stem fibers using microbial decomposition
Retting
Spice used to color food yellow
Tumeric
Spice that contains capsaicin
capsicum peppers
fruit that is an importnat source of starch
banana
name the symbiotic bacteria associated with legumes
rhizobium
what is the role of rhizobium
nitrogen fixation
2 edible legumes apart from peanuts and soybean
peas, green beans
difference between herb, spice
herb = leafy parts,
spice = stem, non leafy parts
spice = stem, non leafy parts
4 herb families
mint, parsley, mustard, lily
3 types of plant fibers
bast, hard, sheath
2 alternative sources of pulp
paper mulberry
rice
rice
4 top genetically engineered crops
soybean
corn
cotton
canola
corn
cotton
canola
3 commonly genetically engineered traits
pest resistance
herbicide resistance
herbicide resistance
2 problems of genetically engineered crops
harmful to crops around it
induce resistance in insects
induce resistance in insects
About this deck
By: Marie Elise
Created: 2011-04-27
Size: 62 flashcards
Views: 8
Created: 2011-04-27
Size: 62 flashcards
Views: 8
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