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Legumes
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1
1. The seeds of legumes are often called the “poor man’s meat” because, similar to meat, they are high in nitrogen.
A)
True
B)
False
2
2. ________ is capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants.
A)
a. Favism
B)
b.
Rhizobium
C)
c.
Arachis
D)
d.
Listeria
3
3. Natural sources of nitrogenous compounds include lightning, atmosphere, and volcanic activity.
A)
True
B)
False
4
4. Alkaloids in _______ may contribute to hemolytic anemia in some Mediterranean people.
A)
a. broad bean
B)
b. chick-pea
C)
c. lentils
D)
d. peanuts
5
5. Groundnuts were so prominent in prehistoric South America that groundnut-shaped jewelry was placed in the tombs of kings.
A)
True
B)
False
6
6. After pollination in the _______ flower, the stalk pushes the fruit into the soil where it matures.
A)
a. mung bean
B)
b. garden pea
C)
c. string bean
D)
d. peanut
7
7. Phytoestrogens are found in soy products and have been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
A)
True
B)
False
8
8. Which of the following is NOT a soy product?
A)
a. miso
B)
b. textured vegetable protein
C)
c. tempeh
D)
d. none of the above
E)
e. only b and c are correct
9
9. Canola oil is produced from the oil of the _______ plant.
A)
a. rapeseed
B)
b. sunflower
C)
c. flax
D)
d. alfalfa
10
10. Olive oil and canola oil are both examples of drying oils that react with oxygen to form a waterproof layer.
A)
True
B)
False
11
11. The federal Energy Policy Act of 1998 has made the use of B-20 biodiesel fuel easier for federal, state, and municipal utility fleets to meet requirements.
A)
True
B)
False
12
12. Which of the following is NOT a use of the Leucaena tree?
A)
a. fuel
B)
b. cooking oil
C)
c. lumber
D)
d. food
13
13. Which part of the winged bean is edible?
A)
a. flowers
B)
b. pod
C)
c. tendrils
D)
d. leaves
E)
e. all of the above
F)
f. e and d are correct
14
14. The jicama or yam bean plant is grown for its large fruits that are high in vitamin C.
A)
True
B)
False
15
15. Tinctures from the seeds of the jicama plant have been successfully used to treat glaucoma.
A)
True
B)
False
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