WAEC Agricultural Science 2025 Question 25

Question 25

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

An effect of polishing rice grains is that it

  1. A.reduces the hardness of grains.
  2. B.increases the quantity of grains.
  3. C.reduces the nutritive value of grains.
  4. D.increases the germination rate of grains.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (reduces the nutritive value of grains.)

Explanation

Polishing removes the bran and its vitamins.