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Chapter 28: Meat, Poultry, and Fish

Chapter Test Practice

1
Which of the following would NOT be found in the poultry section?
A)chicken
B)duck
C)turkey
D)veal
2
What is marbling?
A)the combination of light and dark meat in poultry
B)flecks of fat that are visible in fatty meats
C)tissue holding the muscles together
D)removing the bone from a chicken breast
3
Which of the following is NOT true about meat?
A)Poultry contains less total fat and saturated fat than many meats.
B)Sausages, hot dog and bacon are processed meats.
C)Most of the fat that fish has is unsaturated fat.
D)Organ meats are low in cholesterol.
4
What is a 3-ounce serving of meat, chicken, or fish equivalent to, size wise?
A)a hockey puck
B)a baseball
C)a deck of cards
D)a 9-volt battery
5
What is collagen?
A)bone
B)muscle
C)fat
D)connective tissue
6
Which of the following is NOT true?
A)Exercise has an effect on the amount of connective tissue that develops.
B)Fish has little connective tissue, so it is very tender.
C)Elastin and estrogen are two types of connective tissue.
D)The more connective tissue, the less tender the meat is.
7
What is another word for elastin?
A)gristle
B)collagen
C)muscle
D)tenon
8
Which of the following about tenderizing is true?
A)Fruits like papaya and mango contain collagen-melting enzymes.
B)Acids and enzymes tenderize tough meat cuts through chemical reactions.
C)You can soak meat in a marinade before cooking it and then use the marinade as a sauce.
D)Less tender choices of meat and poultry cook well in dry heat.
9
Which ingredient in a marinade breaks down the proteins in meat?
A)sugar
B)oil
C)spices
D)acid
10
What is a meat cut?
A)the way someone carves a turkey
B)a slice or portion from a specific part of the animal
C)deli meat
D)how thick a piece of meat is sliced
11
What is caused by the Maillard reaction?
A)tenderizing
B)melting
C)browning
D)toughening
12
Which of the following is a good way to save money while still serving meat, fish, or poultry?
A)Combine a smaller amount of protein-rich foods with less costly grains and vegetables.
B)Buy less-tender cuts of meat.
C)Buy meat or chicken on sale and freeze in portions.
D)all of the above
13
Which of the following is NOT true of prime grade meat?
A)it is the top grade
B)it is most expensive
C)it has the most marbling
D)it is the leanest meat
14
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to thaw meat?
A)in the refrigerator
B)in an airtight package in cold water
C)on low power in the microwave oven
D)on the countertop at room temperature
15
Which of the following is an example of a finfish?
A)scallop
B)halibut
C)mussel
D)oyster
16
What is the term for fish that is chopped, shaped, and colored to look like shellfish?
A)pollock
B)scallops
C)surimi
D)sashimi
17
How should tougher cuts of meat be roasted?
A)quickly at a high temperature
B)slowly at a lower temperature
C)slowly at a high temperature
D)quickly at a low temperature
18
Which of the following would be the most healthful entrée?
A)grilled skinless chicken breast
B)breaded chicken breast
C)fried clams
D)turkey with gravy
19
How long after purchasing ground beef should it be used?
A)within 2 to 3 days
B)within 3 to 5 days
C)within 1 to 2 days
D)within a day
20
What internal temperature must meat reach before it is done?
A)160 F
B)170 F
C)165 F
D)175 F
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