Question 1

To create yeast that produced vanillin,genetic researchers inserted the genes of fungi,bacteria,and ________ into the yeast genome.

Accepted Answer

A) viruses 
B) mice 
C) humans 
D) pigs 
E) fruit flies 
A) viruses 
B) mice 
C) humans 
D) pigs 
E) fruit flies

Question 2

An herb that mimics estrogen and inhibits androgen is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) garlic 
B) lavender 
C) coriander 
D) sage 
E) oregano 
A) garlic 
B) lavender 
C) coriander 
D) sage 
E) oregano

Question 3

Curcumin,found in chili peppers,has shown promise as a treatment for cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

This herbal family produces umbels and schizocarps,which are typically used as herbs.This herbal family is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Lamiaceae 
B) Apiaceae 
C) Brassicaceae 
D) Alliaceae 
E) Liliaceae 
A) Lamiaceae 
B) Apiaceae 
C) Brassicaceae 
D) Alliaceae 
E) Liliaceae

Question 5

This spice is obtained from stigmas and the spice plant is propagated by corms.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Curcuma longa 
B) Capsicum annuum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus 
A) Curcuma longa 
B) Capsicum annuum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus

Question 6

Which of the following is correct about cloves?

Accepted Answer

A) Its scientific name is Myristica fragrans. 
B) Cloves were not highly valued in ancient China. 
C) Cloves are native to the New World,especially from high elevations in the Andes. 
D) Cloves are an unopened flower bud. 
E) Cloves are harvested when the nuts are mature for harvesting. 
A) Its scientific name is Myristica fragrans. 
B) Cloves were not highly valued in ancient China. 
C) Cloves are native to the New World,especially from high elevations in the Andes. 
D) Cloves are an unopened flower bud. 
E) Cloves are harvested when the nuts are mature for harvesting.

Question 7

Among the following species,which includes one of the "hottest" chili pepper from South America?

Accepted Answer

A) Capsicum annuum 
B) Capsicum frutescens 
C) Capsicum chinense 
D) Capsicum baccatum 
E) Capsicum chaconese 
A) Capsicum annuum 
B) Capsicum frutescens 
C) Capsicum chinense 
D) Capsicum baccatum 
E) Capsicum chaconese

Question 8

Which of the following spices can cause hallucinations accompanied by vomiting,dizziness,and headaches?

Accepted Answer

A) turmeric 
B) nutmeg 
C) allspice 
D) marjoram 
E) oregano 
A) turmeric 
B) nutmeg 
C) allspice 
D) marjoram 
E) oregano

Question 9

________ are actually the dried unopened flower buds of a myrtle tree.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are actually the dried unopened flower...

Question 10

This spicy spice is made from the aril of a fruit produced by pistillate flowers.This spice is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) turmeric 
B) nutmeg 
C) mace 
D) marjoram 
E) More than one of the above are correct. 
A) turmeric 
B) nutmeg 
C) mace 
D) marjoram 
E) More than one of the above are correct.

Question 11

________ seeds contain an oil that has been extracted for use in chemical warfare as well as being ground with vinegar and turmeric into a paste to make a very popular condiment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ seeds contain an oil that has...

Question 12

________ are volatile substances that contribute to the scent and flavor of aromatic plants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are volatile substances that contribute to...

Question 13

Capsaicin has been shown to be effective as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) a blood thinner 
B) an aggravator of arthritis 
C) a substitute for sugar 
D) a fungicide 
E) More than one of the above are correct. 
A) a blood thinner 
B) an aggravator of arthritis 
C) a substitute for sugar 
D) a fungicide 
E) More than one of the above are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following plants produces a precursor compound related to one produced by Vanilla planifolia?

Accepted Answer

A) Capsicum chinense 
B) Curcuma longa 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus 
A) Capsicum chinense 
B) Curcuma longa 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus

Question 15

Herbs are generally aromatic leaves or seeds,whereas spices are usually aromatic fruits,flowers,bark,or other plants of tropical origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This spice is produced from the capsules of an orchid which grows as a vine native to Central America.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Curcuma longa 
B) Vanilla planifolia 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus 
A) Curcuma longa 
B) Vanilla planifolia 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus

Question 17

Saffron is a spice derived from the stamens of crocus flowers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Sweating" is a process employed in the production of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) allspice 
B) ginger 
C) saffron 
D) vanilla 
E) More than one of the above are correct. 
A) allspice 
B) ginger 
C) saffron 
D) vanilla 
E) More than one of the above are correct.

Question 19

After the first century,the Romans began trading directly with India by ships,via the Red Sea,to the Indian Ocean,thus breaking the centuries-old Arab monopoly on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Spice trading 
B) Herb business with China 
C) Pepper growing under waterfalls protected by dragons 
D) Aromatherapy in Europe 
E) None of the above are correct. 
A) Spice trading 
B) Herb business with China 
C) Pepper growing under waterfalls protected by dragons 
D) Aromatherapy in Europe 
E) None of the above are correct.

Question 20

This spice is used to prepare mustard and is the main spice in curry powder;it is derived from plants in the species ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Curcuma longa 
B) Capsicum annuum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus 
A) Curcuma longa 
B) Capsicum annuum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Crocus sativus

Exam 17: Herbs and Spices

To create yeast that produced vanillin,genetic researchers inserted the genes of fungi,bacteria,and ________ into the yeast genome.

An herb that mimics estrogen and inhibits androgen is which of the following?

Curcumin,found in chili peppers,has shown promise as a treatment for cancer.

This herbal family produces umbels and schizocarps,which are typically used as herbs.This herbal family is which of the following?

This spice is obtained from stigmas and the spice plant is propagated by corms.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

Which of the following is correct about cloves?

Among the following species,which includes one of the "hottest" chili pepper from South America?

Which of the following spices can cause hallucinations accompanied by vomiting,dizziness,and headaches?

________ are actually the dried unopened flower buds of a myrtle tree.

This spicy spice is made from the aril of a fruit produced by pistillate flowers.This spice is which of the following?

________ seeds contain an oil that has been extracted for use in chemical warfare as well as being ground with vinegar and turmeric into a paste to make a very popular condiment.

________ are volatile substances that contribute to the scent and flavor of aromatic plants.

Capsaicin has been shown to be effective as which of the following?

Which of the following plants produces a precursor compound related to one produced by Vanilla planifolia?

Herbs are generally aromatic leaves or seeds,whereas spices are usually aromatic fruits,flowers,bark,or other plants of tropical origin.

This spice is produced from the capsules of an orchid which grows as a vine native to Central America.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

Saffron is a spice derived from the stamens of crocus flowers.

"Sweating" is a process employed in the production of ________.

After the first century,the Romans began trading directly with India by ships,via the Red Sea,to the Indian Ocean,thus breaking the centuries-old Arab monopoly on ________.

This spice is used to prepare mustard and is the main spice in curry powder;it is derived from plants in the species ________.

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