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What are also called broad beans are better known as this when paired with "a nice chianti".

a) Garbanzo Beans
b) Fava Beans
c) Green Beans
d) Lima Beans

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Final answer:

Broad beans are better known as fava beans when paired with "a nice chianti" as referenced in 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The different types of beans such as green beans and lima beans are distinct from fava beans, which belong to the Fabaceae family.

Step-by-step explanation:

Broad beans are better known as fava beans when paired with "a nice chianti", according to a famous line from the movie 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The correct answer to the quiz is therefore b) Fava Beans. It's important to note that other types of beans, such as the Phaseolus vulgaris which refers to green beans or string beans, and Phaseolus lunatus which refers to lima beans, are different from fava beans.

Phaseolus lunatus, sometimes called butter beans, are also known by another name, but this is not related to the term associated with 'a nice chianti'. Similarly, Cicer arietinum indicates chickpeas or garbanzo beans, which are distinct from fava beans. The Fabaceae family, which includes fava beans, is a source of various edible pulses and green vegetables. However, caution must be exercised as some members of this family, such as red kidney beans, lima beans, and fava beans may contain secondary chemicals that can have toxic effects on humans if not properly prepared.

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