Polyphenols Word Scramble
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| Define phenolics. | Plant metabolites with at least one hydroxyl group attached to a phenyl ring. |
| Why are phenolics important in plants? | Act as a structural component, respond to wounds, defense mechanism. |
| Why are phenolics important in foods? | Colorant, flavorant, possible health-promoter. |
| How are the classes of phenolic compounds defined? | By their structure and number of carbon atoms. |
| What is the difference between simple phenolics and polyphenols? | Polyphenols have at least two phenolic units. |
| T or F: It is possible to determine all phenolic components with a single assay. | False |
| The _____ procedure is the most critical step in analysis of polyphenols. | extraction |
| What enzyme acts on polyphenols to degrade them? | polyphenol oxidase (PPO) |
| Extraction of polyphenols is done what solvent? | water and/or polar organic solvent |
| ____ ____ extraction is one of the most commonly used and easiest methods of extraction for phenolics. | Solid liquid |
| Name two types of extraction methods. | pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) |
| What is the difference between PLE and ASE? | ASE is done at higher pressures and temperature to maintain the solvent in its liquid state. |
| T or F: PLE and ASE are not suitable for themo-labile compounds. | True |
| Define critical point. | The highest temperature and pressure at which a substance can exist in a vapor-liquid equilibrium. |
| T or F: A supercritical fluid has a temperature and pressure below its critical point. | False |
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