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Which component of starch is an unbranched chain of several hundred to a few thousand glucose units?
Which component of starch is an unbranched chain of several hundred to a few thousand glucose units?
From which plant is the traditional Hawaiian dish poi prepared?
From which plant is the traditional Hawaiian dish poi prepared?
What is the main nutrient found in yams?
What is the main nutrient found in yams?
Where have yams been cultivated for over 5000 years?
Where have yams been cultivated for over 5000 years?
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Why might the dough rise and produce a lighter, tastier bread if set aside before baking?
Why might the dough rise and produce a lighter, tastier bread if set aside before baking?
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What is a possible reason for the domestication of the cat in China 5300 years ago?
What is a possible reason for the domestication of the cat in China 5300 years ago?
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Why is rice considered a staple food for over 2 billion people, mainly in Asia?
Why is rice considered a staple food for over 2 billion people, mainly in Asia?
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What is a significant characteristic of Oryza sativa, the main cultivated rice in most areas of the world?
What is a significant characteristic of Oryza sativa, the main cultivated rice in most areas of the world?
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What is the most widely grown type of corn in the United States?
What is the most widely grown type of corn in the United States?
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How are the grains (kernels) of corn different from other cereals?
How are the grains (kernels) of corn different from other cereals?
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What is the primary use of corn according to the text?
What is the primary use of corn according to the text?
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Which component of starch is more prominent in hard starch compared to soft starch?
Which component of starch is more prominent in hard starch compared to soft starch?
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What adaptation of the rice plant allows it to survive in flooded or waterlogged soils?
What adaptation of the rice plant allows it to survive in flooded or waterlogged soils?
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In which type of fields is rice typically cultivated?
In which type of fields is rice typically cultivated?
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What is the role of Azolla in rice paddies?
What is the role of Azolla in rice paddies?
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Where were doglike animals found 30,000 years ago, according to the text?
Where were doglike animals found 30,000 years ago, according to the text?
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