A Potentially Toxic Compound Called Solanine Is Produced When

question 39

Multiple Choice

A potentially toxic compound called solanine is produced when

• A) potatoes are exposed to sunlight.
• B) vegetables are stored in airtight plastic bags and they "stew."
• C) legumes are soaked or cooked in alkaline environment.
• D) legumes are soaked or cooked in an acidic environment.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Regulation

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior, usually in the context of legal, professional, or institutional settings.

Specific Gravity

The weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with that of an equal volume of another, such as distilled water, taken as a standard.