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?
