Food Science CDE Practice Chapters 1-2

The study of producing, processing, preparing, evaluating, and using food.

• Food chain

• Food science

• Biotechnology

• Food Processing

Which of the following are branches of science in Food Science?

• biology

• zoology

• bacteriology

• organic chemistry

Who developed over 100 products from peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes?

• Clarence Birdseye

• Bill Hamilton

• George Washington Carver

• Sir Francis Bacon

What was the first thing that was refined in the frozen foods industry in the early 1900's?

• Poultry

• Fish

• Veggies

• Fruits

What is added to "veggie burgers" to replace the meat?

• wheat

• corn meal

• soy meal

• tofu

Techniques for raising crops and animals for food

• Food Science

• Food Production

• Biotechnology

• Sustainable Farming

Using tools of modern genetics in the age old process of improving plants, animals, and microorganisms for food production

• Food Production

• Biotechnology

• Sustainable Farming

• Food Science

Which of the following is true of the benefits of biotechnology?

• It speeds up the process

• It slows down the process

• It eliminates traits that plants and animals inherit

• It turns on natural defenses against disease

Scientists who study _____________ explore chemistry, biology, and physiology

Sustainable Farming Techniques include all of the following except:

• integrated pest management

• spraying pesticides

• composting plant waste

• crop rotation