Question 1

Chemically,most essential oils are classified as terpenes,which may have evolved to deter herbivores,especially insects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This spice is native to the Spice Islands and is from unopened flower buds that must remain unopened.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Cinnamomum cassia 
B) Piper nigrum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Eugenia caryophyllata 
A) Cinnamomum cassia 
B) Piper nigrum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) Eugenia caryophyllata

Question 3

In Marco Polo's book,The Travels of Marco Polo,the author describes the abundant spices and plantations of the East,whose presence helped establish new overland routes for exploration by Europeans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is correct about turmeric?

Accepted Answer

A) Turmeric has a long history in the Indian Ayurvedic system and is used as a remedy for medical complaints. 
B) Turmeric is the world's most expensive spice. 
C) The flavor and aroma of turmeric is pungent,slightly bitter,and musky. 
D) Curcumin from turmeric has no known medicinal properties. 
E) Turmeric can only be used for flavoring;no other function is known. 
A) Turmeric has a long history in the Indian Ayurvedic system and is used as a remedy for medical complaints. 
B) Turmeric is the world's most expensive spice. 
C) The flavor and aroma of turmeric is pungent,slightly bitter,and musky. 
D) Curcumin from turmeric has no known medicinal properties. 
E) Turmeric can only be used for flavoring;no other function is known.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a New World spice?

Accepted Answer

A) allspice 
B) vanilla 
C) cinnamon 
D) paprika 
E) All of the above are New World spices. 
A) allspice 
B) vanilla 
C) cinnamon 
D) paprika 
E) All of the above are New World spices.

Question 6

This spice is one of the oldest known spices.It derives from the secondary phloem of a tree kept bushy in cultivation.This spice is derived from plants in the species:

Accepted Answer

A) Cinnamomum cassia 
B) Piper nigrum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) None of the above are correct. 
A) Cinnamomum cassia 
B) Piper nigrum 
C) Myristica fragrans 
D) Zingiber officinale 
E) None of the above are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a correct association?

Accepted Answer

A) Allspice :: Pimenta dioica,myrtle family 
B) Capsicum peppers :: Capsicum spp. ,tomato family 
C) Nutmeg :: Myristica fragrans,nutmeg family 
D) Mace :: Myristica fragrans,nutmeg family 
E) Vanilla :: Eugenia caryophyllata,myrtle family 
A) Allspice :: Pimenta dioica,myrtle family 
B) Capsicum peppers :: Capsicum spp. ,tomato family 
C) Nutmeg :: Myristica fragrans,nutmeg family 
D) Mace :: Myristica fragrans,nutmeg family 
E) Vanilla :: Eugenia caryophyllata,myrtle family

Question 8

Which of the following is true about vanilla?

Accepted Answer

A) Vanilla is originally from an orchid,Vanilla planifolia,indigenous to the New World tropics. 
B) Uncured or unfermented vanilla beans lack the characteristic flavor,which is due to vanillin. 
C) When properly cured,the pods are black. 
D) Synthetic vanilla accounts for 99 percent of all vanilla currently sold on the market. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) Vanilla is originally from an orchid,Vanilla planifolia,indigenous to the New World tropics. 
B) Uncured or unfermented vanilla beans lack the characteristic flavor,which is due to vanillin. 
C) When properly cured,the pods are black. 
D) Synthetic vanilla accounts for 99 percent of all vanilla currently sold on the market. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 9

This herb grows as a small shrub with gray-green leaves and produces fragrant essential oils in its flowers.It also has antiseptic properties.This herb is found in the genus ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Brassica 
B) Armoracia 
C) Allium 
D) Lavandula 
E) Mentha 
A) Brassica 
B) Armoracia 
C) Allium 
D) Lavandula 
E) Mentha

Question 10

Nutmeg is obtained from the tree,Myristica fragrans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In Ancient Greece,the "middlemen" who brought spices from the Far East to sell to and trade with the Greeks were ________ merchants.

Accepted Answer

A) Indian 
B) Chinese 
C) Hebrew 
D) Egyptian 
E) Arab 
A) Indian 
B) Chinese 
C) Hebrew 
D) Egyptian 
E) Arab

Chemically,most essential oils are classified as terpenes,which may have evolved to deter herbivores,especially insects.

This spice is native to the Spice Islands and is from unopened flower buds that must remain unopened.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

In Marco Polo's book,The Travels of Marco Polo,the author describes the abundant spices and plantations of the East,whose presence helped establish new overland routes for exploration by Europeans.

Which of the following is correct about turmeric?

Which of the following is not a New World spice?

This spice is one of the oldest known spices.It derives from the secondary phloem of a tree kept bushy in cultivation.This spice is derived from plants in the species:

Which of the following is not a correct association?

Which of the following is true about vanilla?

This herb grows as a small shrub with gray-green leaves and produces fragrant essential oils in its flowers.It also has antiseptic properties.This herb is found in the genus ________.

Nutmeg is obtained from the tree,Myristica fragrans.

In Ancient Greece,the "middlemen" who brought spices from the Far East to sell to and trade with the Greeks were ________ merchants.

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Exam 17: Herbs and Spices

Chemically,most essential oils are classified as terpenes,which may have evolved to deter herbivores,especially insects.

This spice is native to the Spice Islands and is from unopened flower buds that must remain unopened.This spice is derived from plants in the species ________.

In Marco Polo's book,The Travels of Marco Polo,the author describes the abundant spices and plantations of the East,whose presence helped establish new overland routes for exploration by Europeans.

Which of the following is correct about turmeric?

Which of the following is not a New World spice?

This spice is one of the oldest known spices.It derives from the secondary phloem of a tree kept bushy in cultivation.This spice is derived from plants in the species:

Which of the following is not a correct association?

Which of the following is true about vanilla?

This herb grows as a small shrub with gray-green leaves and produces fragrant essential oils in its flowers.It also has antiseptic properties.This herb is found in the genus ________.

Nutmeg is obtained from the tree,Myristica fragrans.

In Ancient Greece,the "middlemen" who brought spices from the Far East to sell to and trade with the Greeks were ________ merchants.

Plants in Our Lives

The Plant Cell

The Plant Body

Plant Physiology

Plant Life Cycle: Flowers

Plant Life Cycle: Fruits and Seeds

Genetics

Plant Systematics and Evolution

Diversity of Plant Life

Human Nutrition

Origins of Agriculture

The Grasses

Legumes

Starchy Staples

Feeding a Hungry World

Stimulating Beverages

Materials: Cloth, wood, and Paper

Medicinal Plants

Psychoactive Plants

Poisonous and Allergy Plants

The Algae

Fungi in the Natural Environment

Beverages and Foods From Fungi

Fungi That Affect Human Health

Plant Ecology

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