The Purpose of Kneading Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The purpose of kneading is to

• A) activate the lipid agents in the dough.
• B) alter the carbohydrate ratio of the starchy components.
• C) alter the protein-to-carbohydrate ratio to increase the volume.
• D) develop the gluten to its maximum potential.
• E) aid in the development of gelatinized starch.

---

Definitions:

Developmental Norms

Standards or average levels of physical, emotional, or intellectual development at various ages.

Deviations

Departures from the norm or expected patterns which can refer to abnormalities or variations in statistics, behaviors, or conditions.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms after fertilization and before becoming a fetus, marked by rapid cell division and differentiation.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction, representing the earliest developmental stage of the embryo.