Plant and Animal Biology Quiz

Which term refers to natural aromatic oils extracted from plants?

• Extraction

• Evaporation

• Essential oils

• Distillation

Which term describes the change of liquid into vapor?

• Evaporation

• Distillation

• Fragrance

• Extraction

What is the term for a pleasant or sweet smell?

• Essential oils

• Fragrance

• Distillation

• Evaporation

What does the Latin term "per fumum," from which the word perfume is derived, mean?

• Through water

• Through smoke

• Through air

• Through scent

What materials did Tapputi-Belatekallim use in her work as a chemist?

• Metals and minerals

• Flowers, oil, and other solvents

• Herbs and spices

• Water and clay

Which French queen was known for making perfume fashionable in the 18th century?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Marie Antoinette

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Catherine de Medici

Which substance floats during the separation process in steam distillation?

• Water.

• Essential oil.

• Steam.

• Hydrosols.

Which type of fruits is the cold pressing method most commonly used for?

• Berries.

• Citrus fruits.

• Apples.

• Grapes.

What happens to the peel during the cold pressing process?

• It is boiled to release oils.

• It is squeezed to release fragrant oils.

• It is dried and powdered.

• It is frozen for preservation.

What is the result of solvent extraction when special liquids dissolve the scent from plants?

• Concentrated oil called "absolute"

• Diluted oil called "relative"

• Pure water

• Plant residue