Quiz on Unusual Foods

What are mushrooms classified as?

• Plants

• Fungi

• Algae

• Bacteria

Which of the following is a common edible mushroom?

• Agaricus bisporus

• Parmelia

• Chlorella

• Nostoc

What type of nutrition do mushrooms exhibit?

• Chemosynthetic

• Heterotrophic

• Autotrophic

• Photosynthetic

What is the algal component of lichen called?

• Mycobiont

• Phycobiont

• Chlorobiont

• Fungobiont

What flavor does Parmelia release when heated?

• Sweet

• Smoky

• Sour

• Bitter

Which vitamin is Chlorella known to contain in larger amounts?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

What is Chlorella commonly used for in aerospace programs?

• Food preservation

• Oxygen production

• Water filtration

• Waste management