Food Chemistry & Biochemistry MCQs (Quiz 1) Posted on May 8, 2026May 9, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Food Chemistry & Biochemistry MCQs (Quiz 1) Multiple Choice Questions [Food Science MCQs] _________________________________ 1. Enzymatic browning is catalyzed by ___________________ Lipase Polyphenol oxidase Amylase Catalase 2. Hydrolysis of starch into simpler sugars is mainly carried out by _______ Catalase Protease Amylase Lipase 3. Rancidity in fats and oils is primarily caused by _______________ Mineral oxidation Starch gelatinization Oxidation of lipids Protein coagulation 4. The Maillard reaction is a non-enzymatic browning reaction that primarily occurs between ___________________ Water and starch Lipids and minerals Reducing sugars and amino acids Proteins and vitamins 5. Freeze drying preserves food quality mainly by _________________ Removing water through sublimation Adding chemical preservatives Destroying all nutrients Increasing lipid oxidation 6. Water activity (aw) represents __________________ Moisture percentage Free water available for reactions Amount of bound water Total water content 7. Microbial growth in foods is strongly influenced by __________________ Water activity Fiber concentration Ash content Pigment composition 8. Hygroscopic substances are materials that ____________ Repel water molecules Absorb moisture from the surrounding environment Convert water into ice Prevent evaporation completely 9. Caramelization in foods mainly involves the thermal decomposition of ______________ Lipids Proteins Sugars Minerals 10. Denaturation of proteins refers to the _____________ Formation of new amino acids Conversion of proteins into lipids Alteration of protein structure without breaking peptide bonds Hydrolysis of vitamins Loading … Question 1 of 10 _________________________________ [Explore all MCQs] [Horticulture MCQs] [Introduction to Pomology MCQs] [Introduction to Olericulture MCQs] [Plant Physiology MCQs] [Plant Nutrition MCQs] [Crop and Environment MCQs] [Botany MCQs ] [Soil Science MCQs] [Soil Physical Properties MCQs] [Soil Chemical Properties MCQs] [Agronomy MCQs] [Cell Structure & Cell Organelles MCQs] [Gene Expression MCQs]