Australia's First People – Removing Toxicity From Foods (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How many plant species did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples use?
How many plant species did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples use?
Around 700 different species
What defines 'complex processing' of plants?
What defines 'complex processing' of plants?
Takes more than half a day to complete
What is the solubility of cycasin in water?
What is the solubility of cycasin in water?
Which cycad is the world's most toxic?
Which cycad is the world's most toxic?
Bowenia spectabilis
Why did Aboriginal peoples process toxic cycads despite extreme toxicity?
Why did Aboriginal peoples process toxic cycads despite extreme toxicity?
Regenerate after fire & available off-season
What health problem do azoxyglycosides NOT cause?
What health problem do azoxyglycosides NOT cause?
Bone density loss
When is leaching most effective?
When is leaching most effective?
When toxins are water-soluble
What occurs at dynamic equilibrium?
What occurs at dynamic equilibrium?
Dissolution & redeposition at equal rates
Why was flowing water superior to static water for leaching?
Why was flowing water superior to static water for leaching?
Equilibrium never established
How many of the 700 plant species required some form of processing?
How many of the 700 plant species required some form of processing?
More than 300