Question 1

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 2

Among the following species,which includes the "hottest" chili pepper?

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 3

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.

Question 4

In the 16th century,the country that monopolized spice trade was

Accepted Answer

A) England. 
B) Holland. 
C) Italy. 
D) Spain. 
E) Portugal. 
A) England. 
B) Holland. 
C) Italy. 
D) Spain. 
E) Portugal.

Question 5

Christopher Columbus went to his grave still believing he had found

Accepted Answer

A) the fountain of youth. 
B) the source of all the exotic spices Europe craved. 
C) that Earth was round. 
D) the western sea route to the Far East. 
E) the lost tribe of Israel. 
A) the fountain of youth. 
B) the source of all the exotic spices Europe craved. 
C) that Earth was round. 
D) the western sea route to the Far East. 
E) the lost tribe of Israel.

Question 6

The pungent odor of garlic is due to the release of the compound,allicin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Curcumin has been shown to be an effective as an antioxidant and an antibacterial agent.It may also be effective against certain cancers.Curcumin is derived from

Accepted Answer

A) ginger. 
B) cinnamon. 
C) turmeriC. 
D) saffron. 
E) hot chilies. 
A) ginger. 
B) cinnamon. 
C) turmeriC. 
D) saffron. 
E) hot chilies.

Question 9

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 10

______________ is the belief that the application of certain essential oils can heal ailments of the body and mind.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the belief that the application...

Question 11

Isothiocyanates found in _______ may help prevent tooth decay and alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) garlic 
B) peppermint 
C) lavender 
D) oregano 
E) wasabi 
A) garlic 
B) peppermint 
C) lavender 
D) oregano 
E) wasabi

Question 12

______ is nicknamed the "pizza herb" because it gives pizza sauce its distinctive flavor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is nicknamed the "pizza herb" because...

Question 13

______ 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 14

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 15

______________ 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 16

Most essential oils are classified chemically as

Accepted Answer

A) polyphenols. 
B) terpenes. 
C) flavonoids. 
D) alkaloids. 
E) tannins. 
A) polyphenols. 
B) terpenes. 
C) flavonoids. 
D) alkaloids. 
E) tannins.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most expensive of all the spices?

Accepted Answer

A) ginger. 
B) cinnamon. 
C) turmeriC. 
D) saffron. 
E) macE. 
A) ginger. 
B) cinnamon. 
C) turmeriC. 
D) saffron. 
E) macE.

Question 18

An herb that mimics estrogen and inhibits androgen is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following statements about aromatherapy is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) None of the essential oils have been shown to be effective in any way. 
B) The aromatherapy industry is not regulated. 
C) Rigorous scientific testing of essential oils has not been done. 
D) Essential oils from varieties within the same species may have different effects. 
E) Some essential oils can be toxic. 
A) None of the essential oils have been shown to be effective in any way. 
B) The aromatherapy industry is not regulated. 
C) Rigorous scientific testing of essential oils has not been done. 
D) Essential oils from varieties within the same species may have different effects. 
E) Some essential oils can be toxic.

Exam 17: Herbs and Spices

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

Among the following species,which includes the "hottest" chili pepper?

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

In the 16th century,the country that monopolized spice trade was

Christopher Columbus went to his grave still believing he had found

The pungent odor of garlic is due to the release of the compound,allicin.

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

Curcumin has been shown to be an effective as an antioxidant and an antibacterial agent.It may also be effective against certain cancers.Curcumin is derived from

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

______________ is the belief that the application of certain essential oils can heal ailments of the body and mind.

Isothiocyanates found in _______ may help prevent tooth decay and alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

______ is nicknamed the "pizza herb" because it gives pizza sauce its distinctive flavor.

______ 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.

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

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

Most essential oils are classified chemically as

Which of the following is the most expensive of all the spices?

An herb that mimics estrogen and inhibits androgen is

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

Which of the following statements about aromatherapy is not true?

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