Work Of USDA Food Research Pioneer Continues In Peoria

The video highlights the scientific contributions of Dr. Allene Jeanes, focusing on her development of dextran in the 1950s, which was crucial during the Korean War as a blood volume expander. Her work also led to the creation of xanthan gum, a common food thickener. Dr. Jeanes' research continues to inspire current scientific endeavors, and she was recently honored by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

What was the primary application of dextran developed by Dr. Allene Jeanes during the Korean War?

• As a food preservative

• As a blood volume expander

• As a cleaning agent

• As a textile dye

How did Dr. Jeanes initially discover dextran?

• Through a contaminated soft drink sample

• By experimenting with different sugars

• Through a government research project

• By studying plant extracts

What is xanthan gum, developed by Dr. Jeanes and her coworkers, commonly used for?

• As a food thickener

• As a flavor enhancer

• As a sweetener

• As a preservative

Which organization is continuing Dr. Jeanes' research on Midwest farm crops?

• FDA

• USDA's Agricultural Research Service

• EPA

• NASA

For what achievement was Dr. Jeanes inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame?

• Her development of new antibiotics

• Her contributions to renewable energy

• Her work on plant genetics

• Her pioneering research on dextran and xanthan gum