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BIOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS 



The proteid of wheat makes its flour produce a sticky batter 

 resulting in the spongy " light " loaf which, no other grain will 

 yield. Macaroni is another wheat product that depends on this 



FIG. 137 Wheat, (Triticum sativum, Grass Family, 

 Graminea). A plant and flower-cluster of beardless or 

 "club" wheat, a piece of the zigzag rachis, a spikelet, a 

 flower, and a kernel. (Baillon.) From Sargent. 



fact for its wide use. The lack of fat in most cereals is made up 

 for by using butter, milk, or cheese with them when possible. 

 All cereals, especially if the whole grain be used, supply phos- 



