Foundations Restaurant Management

What is the primary scientific principle behind the operation of a refrigerator in a restaurant?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Thermodynamics

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Which of the following is a chemical reaction commonly used in food preservation in restaurants?

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

In a restaurant kitchen, which scientific principle explains why metal pans heat up quickly?

• High specific heat capacity

• Low thermal conductivity

• High thermal conductivity

• Low specific heat capacity

What is the role of enzymes in the digestion of food served in restaurants?

• They slow down the chemical reactions

• They act as catalysts to speed up reactions

• They provide energy for reactions

• They are used up in the reactions

Which gas is primarily responsible for the leavening of bread in baking?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What scientific method is used to determine the nutritional content of food in restaurants?

• Spectroscopy

• Chromatography

• Electrophoresis

• Calorimetry

Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction in cooking?

• Melting ice

• Boiling water

• Baking bread

• Freezing ice cream

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What is the main reason for using copper pots in high-end restaurant kitchens?

• They are lightweight

• They are inexpensive

• They have high thermal conductivity

• They are non-reactive

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Which scientific concept explains the browning of meat when cooked?

• Maillard reaction

• Osmosis

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

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What is the primary reason for using vacuum sealing in food preservation?

• To increase oxygen levels

• To decrease oxygen levels

• To increase moisture content

• To decrease moisture content