Question

1. A main purpose of food packaging is to physically protect the product during transport and act as a _______.

barrier against potential spoilage agents

means of maintaining refrigeration temperatures

way to promote biodiversity within the soil

mediator to increase light exposure to products like milk

means of interpretive modern art

2. PLA and PHA are examples of _____________ used to make biodegradable food packaging.

nutrients

triglycerides

biopolymers

jasper crystals

galactose chains

3. Which of the following is a common deliverable of an energy drink?

slower metabolism

comfort

dehydration

improved perfromance

added calcium

4. Caffeine is common in many plants because it__________________.

is green like chlorophyll to promote photosynthesis

enhances the plant’s ability to absorb water

is a powerful antioxidant

functions as a growth hormone

serves as a pesticide that kills certain feeding insects

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about pulses?

Pulses have a long shelf life, which means they can be stored for long periods without losing nutritional value.

Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family categorized as superfoods that include chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans.

Pulses are an affordable source of protein and minerals for a large proportion of rural populations in the world.

Pulses offer very little nutrition, including very little fiber, low iron, and no antioxidants.

Many pulses are drought-resistant and are suitable for marginal environments.

Answer 1

1) CORRECT OPTION IS A, food is packed to stop the inflammation of bacteria on the food and to act as a barrier from the bacterial attack

2)CORRECT OPTION IS C, They both are a form of polymer, biological polymers

3)CORRECT OPTION IS 4, as muscles work on the calcium availability, therefore energy drink releases more calcium in the body, which leads to more improved performance.

4)CORRECT OPTION IS E, caffeine act as a pesticide which kills the certain feeding insects on the plant, along with it , the caffeine also helps in increase absorbtion of the water in the roots of the plant.

5)ALL THE OPTIONS ARE CORRECT EXCEPT OPTION D, pulses offer low nutrition, including very little fiber , low iron and no antioxidants.

but ina ctual, pulses are rich inn nutrition and include heavy fiber and high iron and high anti oxidants, and the rest of the options are valid and correct too.