Sugar Industry

16. What is the primary use of sugar beet in the sugar industry?
a) Sweetening
b) Animal feed
c) Ethanol production
d) All of the above

17. Which of the following is a disease that affects sugar cane crops?
a) Rust
b) Blight
c) Smut
d) Wilt

18. Which of the following is a common method of sugar storage to prevent moisture absorption?
a) Silo storage
b) Vacuum packing
c) Refrigeration
d) Airtight containers

19. What is the term used to describe the process of converting sugar into alcohol by yeast fermentation?
a) Saccharification
b) Liquefaction
c) Fermentation
d) Distillation

20. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the sugar industry?
a) Fluctuating sugar prices
b) Climate change
c) Increasing competition
d) All of the above