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What is the botanical term used to describe the edible components of cereal grains?
What is the botanical term used to describe the edible components of cereal grains?
- Pericarp
- Caryopsis (correct)
- Aril
- Endocarp
Why are cereals considered staple crops?
Why are cereals considered staple crops?
- Because they are predominantly used in the beverage industry
- As they supply more food energy worldwide than any other crop type (correct)
- Due to their high water content
- Because they are rich in vitamins C and D
What is the origin of the word 'Cereal'?
What is the origin of the word 'Cereal'?
- Egyptian god of fertility
- Greek goddess of agriculture
- Roman goddess of harvest and farming (correct)
- Norse god of harvest
Apart from providing carbohydrates and proteins, what other essential nutrient do cereals contain?
Apart from providing carbohydrates and proteins, what other essential nutrient do cereals contain?
How does the text describe the Philippines in relation to agriculture?
How does the text describe the Philippines in relation to agriculture?
In addition to food, what other purposes are cereals used for?
In addition to food, what other purposes are cereals used for?
What percentage of global cereal consumption is accounted for by maize?
What percentage of global cereal consumption is accounted for by maize?
Which component of maize grain is NOT typically favored in the refined state?
Which component of maize grain is NOT typically favored in the refined state?
Which nutrients can be obtained from rice consumption?
Which nutrients can be obtained from rice consumption?
What is the percentage of starch contained in maize?
What is the percentage of starch contained in maize?
Why must maize be consumed as part of a diversified diet?
Why must maize be consumed as part of a diversified diet?
What has significantly increased the demand for maize recently?
What has significantly increased the demand for maize recently?
Which of the following is NOT a major cereal crop mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a major cereal crop mentioned in the text?
What is the main component of the endosperm in processed grains?
What is the main component of the endosperm in processed grains?
What is the key difference between food security and nutrition security as described in the text?
What is the key difference between food security and nutrition security as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an economic importance of cereals in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an economic importance of cereals in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2) mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2) mentioned in the text?
