Question 1

The fruit of unopened,unripe _____ contains high concentrations of phytochemicals that cause severe vomiting and a drastic drop in blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) cassava 
B) breadfruit 
C) ackee 
D) jackfruit 
E) star fruit 
A) cassava 
B) breadfruit 
C) ackee 
D) jackfruit 
E) star fruit

Question 2

Antioxidants are both consumed in foods and produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which phytochemical gives plants a blue-purple pigment?

Accepted Answer

A) anthocyanins 
B) solanine 
C) lutein 
D) zeaxanthin 
E) lycopene 
A) anthocyanins 
B) solanine 
C) lutein 
D) zeaxanthin 
E) lycopene

Question 4

The macula is yellow due to its content of anthocyanins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dark green vegetables are often good sources of orange and yellow carotenes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The phytochemical allicin is found in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) bananas 
B) soybeans 
C) garlic 
D) limes 
E) flaxseed 
A) bananas 
B) soybeans 
C) garlic 
D) limes 
E) flaxseed

Question 7

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​flavonoids

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Question 8

Which vegetable is part of the cruciferous family?

Accepted Answer

A) cucumbers 
B) green beans 
C) carrots 
D) green peppers 
E) broccoli 
A) cucumbers 
B) green beans 
C) carrots 
D) green peppers 
E) broccoli

Question 9

Beta-carotene helps prevent the spread of bacteria that cause infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​xanthophylls

Accepted Answer

A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants 
A) influences inflammation by modifying the expression of genes that promote the production of pro-inflammatory compounds 
B) act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation 
C) bitter-tasting,insect-repelling phytochemical that is normally found only in the leaves and stalks of potato plants 
D) tightly binds to zinc,iron,calcium,magnesium,and copper,and reduces their absorption 
E) a harmful substance found in cassava
F)biologically active substances in plants that have positive effects on health
G)sulfur-containing vegetables whose outer leaves form a cross
H)eye damage caused by oxidation of the macula
I)chemical substances in animal foods,some of which may be biologically active in the body
J)a yellow-orange pigment in plants

Exam 21: Phytochemicals

The fruit of unopened,unripe _____ contains high concentrations of phytochemicals that cause severe vomiting and a drastic drop in blood glucose levels.

Antioxidants are both consumed in foods and produced by the body.

Which phytochemical gives plants a blue-purple pigment?

The macula is yellow due to its content of anthocyanins.

Dark green vegetables are often good sources of orange and yellow carotenes.

The phytochemical allicin is found in _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​flavonoids

Which vegetable is part of the cruciferous family?

Beta-carotene helps prevent the spread of bacteria that cause infection.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​xanthophylls

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