Mungbean sprouts are
A. Nutritious
B. Easy to grow
C. Inexpensive to produce
D. All of the above 
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Mungbean sprouts are most commonly grown in:
A. Africa
B. China and Southeast Asia
C. India
D. North America 
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Mungbean sprouts can be grown:
A. Only during the hot, wet season
B. Only during the hot, dry season
C. Only during the cool, dry season
D. Year-round 
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The best seeds for producing mungbean sprouts are:
A. Medium-sized
B. Smooth-coated
C. Free of fungicides and insecticides
D. All of the above 
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Mungbean sprouts can be produced in plastic containers
A. True
B. False
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Mungbean sprout production requires:
A. Four to eight days
B. Four to eight weeks
C. Four to eight months
D. None of the above 
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Why is darkness important for sprout production?
A. Produces white, long sprouts
B. Fewer disease problems
C. Quicker germination
D. Produces crispy sprouts 
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What temperatures are best to produce sprouts?
A. Cool (10-15 degrees C)
B. Moderate (23-28 degrees C)
C. Hot (28-32 degrees C)
D. Makes no difference 
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Before placed in the sprouting tank, seeds are washed and then soaked for 8 hours.
A. True
B. False 
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During the sprouting process:
A. Keep sprouts moist
B. Keep sprouts saturated underwater
C. Add nitrogen fertilizer
D. Lower temperature to 10 degrees C 
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Although consumer preferences vary, the standard marketable length of sprouts is:
A. Three cm or shorter
B. Five cm or longer
C. At least seven cm
D. At least nine cm 
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Each kg of mungbean seeds will produce how many sprouts?  
A. Less than 1 kg 
B. 8 to 9 kg 
C. 80 to 90 kg 
D. 800 to 900 kg
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During the harvesting process:
A.  Harvest during afternoon to avoid spoilage
B.  Wash sprouts to remove debris
C.  Pack in cloth bags
D.  A and B 
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To maintain freshness of marketable sprouts:
A.  Pack with cellophane wrapping
B.  Keep refrigerated
C.  Wash in warm water
D.  A and B 
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