Fruit Maturation Changes

What happens to a fruit's color as it ripens?

• Fruits only change color to green as they ripen.

• The color of a fruit remains the same throughout its life.

• The color of a fruit usually changes from green to yellow, orange, or red as it ripens.

• Ripening causes fruits to lose their color completely.

Do fruits get softer or harder when they mature?

• Fruits get softer when they mature.

• Fruits become more bitter when they mature.

• Fruits get harder when they mature.

• Fruits remain the same hardness when they mature.

What sweet substance increases in fruits during ripening?

• Protein

• Sugars

• Starch

• Fiber

Can you name a fruit that changes from green to yellow?

• Banana

• Apple

• Blueberry

• Grapes

What gas is produced by fruits that helps them ripen?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Ethylene

Do fruits lose or gain water as they mature?

• Fruits gain water as they mature.

• Fruits maintain the same water content as they mature.

• Fruits generally lose water as they mature.

• Fruits lose water only when they are harvested.

What happens to the taste of a fruit as it ripens?

• The taste of a fruit becomes sweeter and less acidic as it ripens.

• The taste of a fruit becomes more bitter as it ripens.

• The taste of a fruit becomes sour and less enjoyable as it ripens.

• The taste of a fruit remains the same throughout its ripening process.

Can you think of a fruit that smells stronger when it ripens?

• Banana

• Apple

• Grapes

• Orange

What happens to the seeds inside a fruit as it matures?

• The seeds are expelled from the fruit before it matures.

• The seeds shrink and lose their nutrients as the fruit matures.

• The seeds rot and become unusable as the fruit matures.

• The seeds develop and become viable as the fruit matures.

Why do some fruits change shape as they ripen?

• Fruits change shape due to exposure to sunlight.

• Fruits change shape because of insect activity.

• Fruits change shape as they ripen due to biochemical changes that soften their structure and alter their composition.

• Fruits change shape as a result of temperature fluctuations.