The Science of Sugar — Questions and answers

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What is the process of sugar transformation called, according to Salma's mother?

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  1. Crystallization
  2. Caramelization ✓
  3. Melting
  4. Cooking

Answer: Caramelization

From page 2

Where did Salma imagine herself sitting to learn about sugar transformation?

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  1. In a crowded lecture hall ✓
  2. In her kitchen
  3. In a science lab
  4. At a university cafeteria

Answer: In a crowded lecture hall

From page 3

Who was the German chemist who won the Nobel Prize for his work on sugars?

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  1. Louis Pasteur
  2. Emil Fischer ✓
  3. Salma's father
  4. A university student

Answer: Emil Fischer

From page 4

What important words did Emil Fischer remind his student of?

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  1. 'Never give up!'
  2. 'Chance favors the prepared mind.' ✓
  3. 'Practice makes perfect.'
  4. 'Always be curious.'

Answer: 'Chance favors the prepared mind.'

From page 5

What did Salma write in her notebook about sugar?

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  1. It is just sweet stuff for candies.
  2. It's a chemical key that unlocks new flavors and textures when you apply energy! ✓
  3. It is only good for making caramel.
  4. It helps plants grow bigger and stronger.

Answer: It's a chemical key that unlocks new flavors and textures when you apply energy!

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