Food And Beverage Quiz: History Of Yakult

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Food And Beverage Quiz: History Of Yakult - Quiz

Yakult is a Japanese sweetened probiotic milk beverage. The ingredients are skimmed milk, glucose-fructose syrup, and live probiotic bacteria. You should know that in 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota was researching in a microbiology lab at the Medical faculty of Kyoto University when he succeeded in developing a culturing strain of lactic acid bacteria which is beneficial to human health. You should take this brilliant quiz.

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1.

In 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota, who was conducting research in a microbiology lab at the Medical Faculty of Kyoto University in Japan, 1. (became, become, becomes) the first person in the world...
- A.
  
  Became
- B.
  
  Become
- C.
  
  Becomes
Correct Answer
A. Became

Explanation
In 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota became the first person in the world to...

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2.

...to 2. (succeeds, succeed, succeeded) in culturing a strain of lactic acid bacteria beneficial to human health. This bacterium was named "Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain" after Dr. Shirota.
- A.
  
  Succeeds
- B.
  
  Succeed
- C.
  
  Succeeded
Correct Answer
B. Succeed

Explanation
The correct answer is "succeed". In the given sentence, the verb should be in the present tense to match the subject "to". Therefore, "succeeds" is the correct form of the verb.

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3.

At that time, Japan was not a wealthy nation, and many 3. (childs, child, children) lost their lives to infectious diseases and other maladies brought on by malnutrition.
- A.
  
  Childs
- B.
  
  Child
- C.
  
  Children
Correct Answer
C. Children

Explanation
During the time mentioned, Japan was experiencing poverty and lacked wealth. As a consequence, many children lost their lives due to infectious diseases and malnutrition. The word "children" is the correct answer as it is the plural form of "child" and accurately reflects the context of the sentence.

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4.

Deeply concerned about 4. (that, this, those, these) conditions, Dr. Shirota was determined to focus his efforts on preventive medicine, and turned his attention to the study of microorganisms.
- A.
  
  That
- B.
  
  This
- C.
  
  Those
- D.
  
  These
Correct Answer
D. These
5.

5. (Him, He, His) set about developing a stronger strain of lactic acid bacteria which would work to destroy the harmful bacteria living in the intestines, and therefore improve and maintain the health of human beings.
- A.
  
  Him
- B.
  
  He
- C.
  
  His
Correct Answer
B. He

Explanation
The pronoun "He" is the correct answer because it refers to a singular male subject, which in this case is the person who set about developing a stronger strain of lactic acid bacteria. "Him" is incorrect because it is an object pronoun and cannot be used as the subject of a sentence. "His" is also incorrect because it is a possessive pronoun and does not fit grammatically in this sentence.

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The result of his efforts 6. (is, was, are, were) the successful culturing of Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Was
- C.
  
  Are
- D.
  
  Were
Correct Answer
B. Was

Explanation
The correct answer is "was" because the subject "result" is singular, so it should be followed by a singular verb form. In this case, "was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" and agrees with the singular subject "result."

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7.

Dr. Shirota then began working together with supporters to make a delicious, yet affordably priced drink incorporating the Shirota strain 7. (and, but, or, so) that many people could enjoy the benefits of the microorganisms.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
- D.
  
  So
Correct Answer
D. So

Explanation
The correct answer is "so". This is because "so" is used to show the result or consequence of an action. In this sentence, it indicates that Dr. Shirota worked with supporters to create a drink that many people could enjoy the benefits of the microorganisms.

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8.

His dedication led to the development of Yakult, a cultured milk drink, which was introduced to the market 8. (on, at, in, of) 1935.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  At
- C.
  
  In
- D.
  
  Of
Correct Answer
C. In

Explanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it correctly indicates the year when Yakult was introduced to the market. In this context, "in" is used to specify a particular point in time.

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9.

Dr. Shirota was driven by 9. (a, an, the) relentless dedication to good health. His passion, creativity, and inexhaustible curiosity live on today, through the continuing progress of Yakult.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  An
- C.
  
  The
Correct Answer
A. A

Explanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "relentless dedication" is a noun phrase that is being modified by the indefinite article "a". The use of "a" suggests that Dr. Shirota had one specific type of dedication, rather than a particular dedication that has been previously mentioned.

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Today, Yakult has grown to become a world leader in probiotics. Over 30 million people drink Yakult every day for good health. We now 10. (operates, operate, operated) in 33 countries, across five continents.
- A.
  
  Operates
- B.
  
  Operate
- C.
  
  Operated
Correct Answer
B. Operate

Explanation
Yakult's growth and popularity as a world leader in probiotics is indicated by the fact that over 30 million people drink Yakult every day for good health. The sentence also mentions that Yakult operates in 33 countries across five continents. Therefore, the correct answer is "operate" as it matches the present tense and reflects the ongoing nature of Yakult's operations in multiple countries.

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Food And Beverage Quiz: History Of Yakult

In 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota, who was conducting research in a microbiology lab at the Medical Faculty of Kyoto University in Japan, 1. (became, become, becomes) the first person in the world...

...to 2. (succeeds, succeed, succeeded) in culturing a strain of lactic acid bacteria beneficial to human health. This bacterium was named "Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain" after Dr. Shirota.

At that time, Japan was not a wealthy nation, and many 3. (childs, child, children) lost their lives to infectious diseases and other maladies brought on by malnutrition.

Deeply concerned about 4. (that, this, those, these) conditions, Dr. Shirota was determined to focus his efforts on preventive medicine, and turned his attention to the study of microorganisms.

5. (Him, He, His) set about developing a stronger strain of lactic acid bacteria which would work to destroy the harmful bacteria living in the intestines, and therefore improve and maintain the health of human beings.

The result of his efforts 6. (is, was, are, were) the successful culturing of Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain.

Dr. Shirota then began working together with supporters to make a delicious, yet affordably priced drink incorporating the Shirota strain 7. (and, but, or, so) that many people could enjoy the benefits of the microorganisms.

His dedication led to the development of Yakult, a cultured milk drink, which was introduced to the market 8. (on, at, in, of) 1935.

Dr. Shirota was driven by 9. (a, an, the) relentless dedication to good health. His passion, creativity, and inexhaustible curiosity live on today, through the continuing progress of Yakult.

Today, Yakult has grown to become a world leader in probiotics. Over 30 million people drink Yakult every day for good health. We now 10. (operates, operate, operated) in 33 countries, across five continents.