I WONDER - Are Cucumbers Fruits Or Vegetables?

I WONDER - Are Cucumbers Fruits Or Vegetables?

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Biology, Other

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains the classification of certain foods as fruits or vegetables based on botanical and culinary perspectives. It highlights that foods like squashes, eggplants, and pumpkins are botanically fruits due to their seed content, despite being used as vegetables in cooking. Additionally, it explores the origin of the phrase 'cool as a cucumber', noting the cucumber's ability to stay cool in warm conditions.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What classification do cucumbers fall under and why?

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What is the significance of seeds in classifying a plant as a fruit or vegetable?

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Explain why some foods are considered vegetables despite being fruits.

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What are some examples of plants that are commonly misclassified as vegetables?

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Discuss the phrase 'Cool as a cucumber' and its origin.

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