Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Culinary Science Fundamentals study set below.
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1
What is the primary gas responsible for the leavening of bread dough during fermentation?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Carbon dioxide
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D
Hydrogen
2
At what temperature does water boil at standard sea-level atmospheric pressure?
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A
80°C
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B
90°C
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C
100°C
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D
110°C
3
Which protein in flour is essential for the formation of gluten when mixed with water?
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A
Gliadin
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B
Albumin
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C
Casein
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D
Myosin
4
What is the chemical process called when sugar is heated until it browns and develops a complex flavor?
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A
Oxidation
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B
Caramelization
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C
Fermentation
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D
Emulsification
5
Which type of heat transfer occurs through direct contact between surfaces?
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A
Convection
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B
Radiation
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C
Conduction
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D
Induction
6
Which specific substance acts as an emulsifier in egg yolks to help blend oil and water?
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A
Lecithin
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B
Collagen
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C
Casein
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D
Glucose
7
What is the scientific name for the browning reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars in food?
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A
Maillard reaction
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B
Saponification
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C
Denaturation
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D
Coagulation
8
Which acid is primarily found in lemons and limes?
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A
Acetic acid
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B
Citric acid
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C
Lactic acid
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D
Tartaric acid
9
What happens to proteins when they are exposed to high heat or acids?
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A
They liquefy
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B
They evaporate
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C
They denature
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D
They crystallize
10
Which ingredient acts as a base in a chemical leavening reaction when combined with an acid?
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A
Baking soda
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B
Salt
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C
Cornstarch
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D
Sugar
11
What is the main component of common table salt?
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A
Calcium carbonate
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B
Sodium chloride
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C
Potassium nitrate
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D
Magnesium sulfate
12
Which process turns liquid cream into solid butter by agitating the fat globules?
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A
Pasteurization
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B
Homogenization
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C
Churning
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D
Fermentation
13
What is the primary purpose of adding yeast to bread dough?
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A
To add color
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B
To provide flavor
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C
To produce gas for leavening
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D
To thicken the mixture
14
Which fruit contains the enzyme bromelain, which can break down proteins?
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A
Apple
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B
Pineapple
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C
Banana
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D
Orange
15
What is the process of heating a liquid to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria called?
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A
Pasteurization
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B
Distillation
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C
Crystallization
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D
Clarification
16
What type of fat is typically solid at room temperature?
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A
Saturated fat
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B
Unsaturated fat
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C
Polyunsaturated fat
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D
Monounsaturated fat
17
Which chemical element is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule in green vegetables?
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A
Iron
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B
Calcium
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C
Magnesium
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D
Zinc
18
What is the freezing point of pure water at sea level?
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A
0°C
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B
4°C
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C
-2°C
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D
10°C
19
Which substance is produced when milk is fermented by bacteria like Lactobacillus?
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A
Ethanol
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B
Lactic acid
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C
Acetic acid
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D
Citric acid
20
What is the primary gas found in the atmosphere that causes fats to become rancid over time?
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A
Nitrogen
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B
Argon
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C
Oxygen
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D
Helium
