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Agricultural Produce: Sugar and Sweeteners

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about sugar and sweeteners, which are important agricultural products used in various industries.
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Which country is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world?

  1. India

  2. Brazil

  3. China

  4. United States


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world, accounting for approximately 40% of the global production.

What is the scientific name of the plant from which sugar is extracted?

  1. Saccharum officinarum

  2. Beta vulgaris

  3. Stevia rebaudiana

  4. Aspartame


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sugarcane, scientifically known as Saccharum officinarum, is the primary plant from which sugar is extracted.

Which type of sugar is commonly used in table sugar and processed foods?

  1. Sucrose

  2. Glucose

  3. Fructose

  4. Lactose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sucrose, also known as table sugar, is the most common type of sugar used in various food products.

What is the chemical formula of sucrose?

  1. C12H22O11

  2. C6H12O6

  3. C18H32O16

  4. C24H36O18


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chemical formula of sucrose is C12H22O11, indicating its composition of 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, and 11 oxygen atoms.

Which sweetener is derived from the leaves of the stevia plant?

  1. Sucralose

  2. Aspartame

  3. Saccharin

  4. Stevia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, known for its intense sweetness and low-calorie content.

What is the chemical name of aspartame?

  1. N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid

  2. Sucralose

  3. Acesulfame potassium

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, has the chemical name N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid.

Which sweetener is commonly used in diet sodas and chewing gums?

  1. Aspartame

  2. Sucralose

  3. Acesulfame potassium

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aspartame is widely used as a sweetener in diet sodas, chewing gums, and other low-calorie products.

What is the chemical formula of sucralose?

  1. C12H19Cl3O8

  2. C6H12O6

  3. C18H32O16

  4. C24H36O18


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, has the chemical formula C12H19Cl3O8, indicating the presence of chlorine atoms in its structure.

Which sweetener is derived from the leaves of the monk fruit?

  1. Sucralose

  2. Aspartame

  3. Monk fruit extract

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the monk fruit, known for its intense sweetness and low-calorie content.

What is the chemical name of saccharin?

  1. Benzoic sulfimide

  2. Sucralose

  3. Acesulfame potassium

  4. Aspartame


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saccharin, an artificial sweetener, has the chemical name benzoic sulfimide.

Which sweetener is commonly used in tabletop sweeteners and baking products?

  1. Aspartame

  2. Sucralose

  3. Acesulfame potassium

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saccharin is often used as a tabletop sweetener and in baking products due to its stability at high temperatures.

What is the chemical formula of acesulfame potassium?

  1. C4H4NO4SK

  2. C6H12O6

  3. C18H32O16

  4. C24H36O18


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acesulfame potassium, an artificial sweetener, has the chemical formula C4H4NO4SK, indicating the presence of potassium and sulfur atoms in its structure.

Which sweetener is derived from the root of the chicory plant?

  1. Sucralose

  2. Aspartame

  3. Inulin

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inulin, a natural sweetener, is derived from the root of the chicory plant and is known for its prebiotic properties.

What is the chemical name of xylitol?

  1. Xylitol

  2. Sucralose

  3. Acesulfame potassium

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xylitol, a natural sweetener, has the chemical name xylitol.

Which sweetener is commonly used in sugar-free chewing gums and candies?

  1. Aspartame

  2. Sucralose

  3. Xylitol

  4. Saccharin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Xylitol is often used in sugar-free chewing gums and candies due to its pleasant taste and dental benefits.

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