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[#851] Allium cepa var. aggregatum is a scientific name of
Correct Answer

(C) Multiple onion

Explanation

Solution: Allium cepa var. aggregatum is a scientific name for Multiple onions. Multiplier onion type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as multiple having or involving more than one part or entity. The onion plant has a fan of hollow, bluish-green leaves and its bulb at the base of the plant begins to swell when a certain day-length is reached. The bulbs are composed of shortened, compressed, underground stems surrounded by fleshy modified scale (leaves) that envelop a central bud at the tip of the stem.

[#852] Which one of the following is a rich source of iron
Correct Answer

(D) Karonda

Explanation

Solution: Karonda among the following is a rich source of iron. It is an evergreen deciduous shrub, that is believed to be originated in the Himalayas. It grows up to a height of 2 to 4 metre, with a thick grey bark bolding branches. The nutritional profile of the Karonda plant is quite impressive, being a rich source of vitamins C, B and iron. Thus effectively flushing out free radicals and rectifying anemia.

[#853] Maillard reaction is
Correct Answer

(B) Non enzymatic browning

Explanation

Solution: Maillard reaction is Non-enzymatic browning. The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavour. It is named after French chemist Louis Camille Maillard, who first described it in 1912 while attempting to reproduce biological protein synthesis. A reaction is a form of non-enzymatic browning which typically proceeds rapidly from around 140 to 165°C (280 to 330°F).

[#854] Arka Sahan is a variety of
Correct Answer

(A) Custard apple

Explanation

Solution: Arka Sahan is a variety of Custard apple. It is usually cultivated by IIHR. It is a hybrid variety of custard. It is a progeny of Island gem (Annona atemoya Hort.) × Mammoth (A. squomosa L.). It has traditionally fewer seeds than the traditional one. September is the season for harvesting the fruit, the trees at the IIHR campus in Hesarghatta are laden with fruits, each weighing not less than 300 to 500 gms.

[#855] Most used fining agent for wine is
Correct Answer

(A) Bentonite clay

Explanation

Solution: The most used fining agent for wine is Bentonite clay . Bentonite clay is the most widely used fining agent against heat-instable grape proteins in white wines. As it is negatively charged and dense when it does bond with a positively charged particle they both sink to the bottom of your carboy. It is a common additive used to clarify fine wines. It's great for removing protein haze and can be used to remove aromas.