The potato was named by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. They adopted the name "papa" from the indigenous Quechua people of the Andes region, where potatoes were first cultivated.
Are potato plants a perennial?
They are annuals, they have to be replanted every year in the spring. They do not have the same properties like perennials do that make them perennials, especially in areas where the tubers are sensitive to very cold temperatures. Potatoes may be considered perennials in other parts of the world, but they are annuals in most parts.
What is the substance that settles out from the potato extract?
The substance that settles out from potato extract is starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is abundant in potatoes and can be extracted by crushing the potatoes and separating it from the liquid components.
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Why does the potato plant store starch and not sugar?
The potato does not store sugar because there is no sugar in it. The plant has starch in it which is then turned into "sugar" when it is eaten and digested. -when starch is digested, it turns to glucose. The organelle holding the startch grains are called leucoplasts.
Can you freeze potato and leek soup?
onion
garlic
butter
potatoes
leeks
veg stock
sweat garlic and diced onion in butter till soft. add chopped par boiled potatoes and cook till softening. add leek and cook till a little softer. add stock and cook till potatoes are very soft. add the dark green leaves of the leeks for colour and cook for 2 minutes. blend.
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) has traditionally been referred to as a yam in parts of the United States and Canada, but it is not part of the Dioscoreaceae family. (Wikipedia)
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Why does potato extract turn brown when catechol oxidase is added?
It is because the enzyme facilitates a reaction between catechol and oxidase. In the presence of oxygen, the compound catechol is oxidized by the removal of two hydrogen atoms. Catechol is thus converted to benzoquinone, and oxygen is reduced by the addition of two hydrogen atoms to form water. Benzoquinone molecules then link together to form long, branched chains. These chains are the structural backbones fo the read and brown melanoid pigments that cause the darkening. The intensity of the colour depends on the amount of the coloured product formed.
What change affect the turgor pressure of a potato cell?
you can soak it in a high concentration of salt water which causes it to lose its turgor pressure ,therefore it shrinks in size by diffusional water from inside the potato moves to the salt solution)
Which potato contains more electricity - white potato Irish potato or a sweet potato?
Irish potatoes do have more electricity!They are also the yummiest!
What specialized organelle would you expect to find in a potato cell?
You would expect to find amyloplasts in a potato cell. Amyloplasts are specialized organelles responsible for storing and synthesizing starch in plant cells. In potatoes, amyloplasts play a key role in storing the excess starch produced during photosynthesis.
~When you put salt in potato and then put it in the water cup, there is low water concentration in potato and more concentration in the cup of water. Due to this concentration gradient water moves from the cup into the potato by osmosis.
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The chemical formula for starch is C6H12O6. The monomer of starch is the same as that one of the cellulose. They have the units of the sugar glucose.
Why do the boiled and unboiled potato extracts differ in their action on hydrogen peroxide?
hope this is correct. it is because the boiled potato has a denatured enzyme resulting it not to have a reaction with h2o2 while the unboiled potato has no denatured enzyme that's why it reacts.
Potato tuber cells have leucoplasts which help?
Potato tuber cells have leucoplasts, which are specialized organelles that store starch. Leucoplasts also help in the synthesis and storage of other macromolecules such as lipids and proteins. These organelles are responsible for the accumulation of carbohydrates in the form of starch in the potato tubers.
What is the Main biomolecule in potatoes?
Potato is composite of relatively high amount of starch and sugar. Longer you store potato or more mature the potato gets, the starch are converted into sugar. Potato peel contains very trace amount of protein.
Why does salt dehydrate potato?
It depends on the strength of the salt!
Water can move in and out of cells, like those of the potato. The water is attracted into whichever is the strongersolution, either the fluid inside the cell or the fluid outside.
Weak salt will not dehydrate potato, if its strength is less than that of the solutes inside the cells of the potato. But strong salt will.
Can you eat potato from a decorative potato plant?
No, it is not recommended to eat potatoes from a decorative potato plant. Decorative potato plants are often grown for their ornamental value and may have been treated with pesticides or other chemicals that make them unsafe for consumption. It's best to stick to edible potato varieties for eating purposes.
How big is the biggest potato?
The world's largest potato weighed about 11 pounds and 4 ounces, which is equivalent to approximately 5.2 kilograms. It was grown in England in 2011.
How much time will a potato plant take to grow if you sow potato in the soil?
A potato plant will typically take between 70 to 120 days to grow after sowing the potato in the soil, depending on the variety and growing conditions. It's important to provide adequate sunlight, water, and nutrients for healthy growth.
Potatoes are considered stems and not roots, because they are the part of the stem of the plant that grows underground, it's the part of the stem that thickens and accumulate starch.
No a baked potato is not fattening. Often used in a healthy diet.
Baked potato (jacket potato) are usually fattening due to the excess amount of butter/cheese/beans & other fillings.
What are stems or stalks of beans peas potatoes called?
Stems or stalks of beans, peas, or potatoes are typically referred to as "vines" or "stems." They serve as the main structure that supports the plant and helps in the transportation of nutrients and water.