Question

(d) Creepers
Answer the following questions.
1. Define the following terms with examples.
(a) Spices
(b) Herbs (c) Climbers
2. What is the difference between a herb and a shrub?
3. Why do we add spices to food?
4. Name any three root and stem vegetables.
5. Why do we make medicines from plants?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.

(a) Spice is a strong scented plant substance, a strong scent or something that adds flavor. An example of a spice is nutmeg. An example of a spice is chili flakes.

(b) The definition of an herb is a flavorful plant used to season food in cooking or a plant used as medicine. An example of an herb is basil. An example of an herb is mint, used to soothe an upset stomach.

(c) Climbers are weak stemmed plants that derive support from climbing up trees and other tall objects. Many of them are vines whose stems twine round trees and branches. They use special structures called tendrils to climb on trees. Examples are pea plant, money plant, etc.

(2) Herbs have soft and unbranched stems, whereas, shrubs have woody, branched and multi stems. ... Shrubs are often confused with herbs because of their similar characteristics, but shrubs are taller than herbs.

(3) Adding spices to food is a good idea for many reasons. For starters, spices contribute rich flavor to food without adding any calories, fat, sugar or salt. ... You want the spices in your food to enhance the dish you are preparing rather than overpowering it.

(4) Humans most commonly eat the seeds (e.g. maize, wheat), fruit (e.g. tomato, avocado, banana), flowers (e.g. broccoli), leaves (e.g. lettuce, spinach, and cabbage), roots (e.g. carrots, beets), and stems (e.g. asparagus, ginger) of many plants.

(5) Biologically produced medications, such as recombinant insulin or therapeutic antibodies to fight cancer, have become indispensable. Plants are particularly suitable for producing complex active substances. The reason is that these substances can be produced inexpensively and on a large scale in plants.

Explanation:

Hope this answer is helpful for you.

Thank you.

PLEASE MARK ME BRAINLIEST