Seema likes sugar apple which is a multipurpose, an all-rounder fruit. It can be used by athletes as high calorie fruit for high energy. The powdered of its seeds is an effective pesticide in agriculture and horticulture and also used to remove head lice. Its leaves have anti-diabetic properties. The alcoholic extract of its leaves and stems can treat tumours. This extract is an antidepressant. Fruits are sweet and increase the haemoglobin, cooling and act as sedative. Seeds are insecticides. Its roots are powerful purgatives and used in dysentery.
(a) Why is sugar apple used by athletes?
(b) Why should we use it as a pesticides and insecticides instead of chemicals? Which value is associated with its use?
(c) Which metal is present in haemoglobin?
Name one more fruit which is rich in iron?
(d) Why should people take fruits rich in iron?
(e) What values are possessed by Seema who uses this multipurpose fruit instead of junk food?
Answers
Explanation:
(a)Sugar-apple is used by athletes because it is high in energy, an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, a good source of thiamine and vitamin B6, and provides vitamin B2, B3 B5, B9, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium in fair quantities.So athletes use it to get energy and other nutrients
(b) Biological pest control involves the use of another living organism to kill a pest. No chemicals are needed, there is no environmental contamination with pesticides and the pests don’t become resistant to the control method. However, introducing a plant or animal to an area where it doesn’t normally occur can create new problems.
We will have the concern about the environment. we will be kind.
(c) iron
(d) People take fruits rich in iron because iron increases the production of blood in the body. It increases the haemoglobin which keeps us fit from top to bottom
(e) Seema is health-conscious, aware and knowledgeable too.
Sugar Apple
Explanation:
(a) Sugar apple is a fruit with high calories and helps give high energy. So athletes use to consume this fruit for energy.
(b) The powder of its seeds is an effective pesticide in agriculture and horticulture. So this can be used to do organic agriculture, instead of using chemicals that are harmful for consumption.
(c) Haemoglobin contains iron.
(d) Fruits like apples, banana and pomegranates are a rich source of iron.
(e) Seema eats sugar apple which is gives her lots of iron and energy. She takes fruits instead of snacking on junk food. So she has a healthy diet.