Question 1

Pressure steaming is recommended because it tends to tenderize both fish and shellfish.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cephalopods include

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A)   lobster and crayfish.
B)   octopus and squid.
C)   conch and abalone.
D)   mussels and scallops.
E)   clams and oysters. f. all of the above answers are correctF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Freezing fish

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A)   decreases its quality because the myofibrillar proteins are denatured and/or aggregated.
B)   results in a loss of muscle protein properties such as protein solubility, gel-forming ability, and water retention.
C)   results in a reduction in quality, making fish dryer, tougher, and less springy and possibly affecting the flavor.
D)   all of the above answers are correctE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Consumers can be assured of the wholesomeness of shellfish by buying shellfish that have been handled by

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A)   shippers on the Department of Commerce's Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List.
B)   shippers on the USDA list of certified shippers.
C)   wholesalers listed on the Department of Commerce's list of certified shippers.
D)   retailers who have been certified by the Department of Commerce.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Fish muscle is higher in collagen content than muscle in red meats and poultry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When compared to the shellfish it is intended to resemble, surimi is

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A)   lower in cholesterol.
B)   higher in the omega-3 fatty acids.
C)   lower in sodium.
D)   all of the above answers are correctE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Shucking or consuming raw oysters is a concern because they may carry all of the following except

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A)   anisakiasis parasites.
B)   norovirus.
C)   hepatitis A.
D)   Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio cholera, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The characteristic smell of fish odor comes primarily from

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A)   histamine.
B)   phosphate.
C)   scombrotoxin.
D)   trimethylamineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Matching
Definition choices:
-dressed fish

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A)  body that is entirely intact
B)  head, tail, fins and scales, and entrails are removed
C)  made by slicing the fish lengthwise from front to back
D)  whole fish with entrails removed
E)  cut from dressed fish from top fin to bottom fin at 90 degree angleF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

One reason fish is tender when it is cooked is that the collagen breaks down only at very high temperatures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inspection of finfish is

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A)   mandatory and conducted by the USDA.
B)   mandatory and conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
C)   voluntary and conducted by the USDA.
D)   voluntary and conducted by the National Marine Fisheries Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Gaping in fish such as bluefish and hake may be a sign of processing before rigor mortis is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are not characteristics of fresh fish?

Accepted Answer

A)   fresh fish aroma and bulging eyes
B)   red gills and scales that adhere to the body
C)   firm flesh and stiff body
D)   gaping flesh and swollen bellyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The two major categories of shellfish are

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A)   bivalves and crustaceans.
B)   cephalopods and mollusks.
C)   crustaceans and cephalopods.
D)   crustaceans and mollusks.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Glycogen content in shellfish is approximately _____ percent by weight.

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A)   zero
B)   1 to 3
C)   3 to 5 d	5 to 10D) B) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 16

Caviar is sensitive to oxygen and cannot be let out in the air for more than one hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Soft-shell clams are known as "longnecks" or "pissers" and are very susceptible to drying out and dying; a limp neck hanging out of the shell signals that the clam is dead and should be discarded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The majority of the fish consumed in the United States come from

Accepted Answer

A)   freshwater creeks and rivers.
B)   freshwater lakes.
C)   salty waters.
D)   salt water bays close to shore.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The grading of finfish is

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A)   mandatory.
B)   recommended.
C)   voluntary and available for all fish.
D)   mandatory for inspected finfish.
E)   voluntary but only conducted on inspected finfish.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Fish generally contain less than 160 kcalories per 3-ounce cooked portion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Fish and Shellfish

Fish generally contain less than 160 kcalories per 3-ounce cooked portion.

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Inspection of finfish is

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The majority of the fish consumed in the United States come from

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One reason fish is tender when it is cooked is that the collagen breaks down only at very high temperatures.

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Shucking or consuming raw oysters is a concern because they may carry all of the following except

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Cephalopods include

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Freezing fish

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Pressure steaming is recommended because it tends to tenderize both fish and shellfish.

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The two major categories of shellfish are

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When compared to the shellfish it is intended to resemble, surimi is

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Gaping in fish such as bluefish and hake may be a sign of processing before rigor mortis is complete.

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Caviar is sensitive to oxygen and cannot be let out in the air for more than one hour.

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Matching Definition choices: -dressed fish

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Which of the following are not characteristics of fresh fish?

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The characteristic smell of fish odor comes primarily from

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The grading of finfish is

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Soft-shell clams are known as "longnecks" or "pissers" and are very susceptible to drying out and dying; a limp neck hanging out of the shell signals that the clam is dead and should be discarded.

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Consumers can be assured of the wholesomeness of shellfish by buying shellfish that have been handled by

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Fish muscle is higher in collagen content than muscle in red meats and poultry.

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Glycogen content in shellfish is approximately _____ percent by weight.

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