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Fruits

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 7hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ethan observed that an apple is the part of the apple tree that holds the seeds.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

During a biology class, Maya learns that a drupe is a fruit with several small seeds and a thick, firm flesh with a tender, edible skin.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Consider a scenario where Oliver visits a local market to buy bananas. He picks an banana that has reached its full size and color and is ready to eat. This banana can be described as a mature and ripe fruit.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

During a school project on plant biology, Emma explains that regreening in oranges is the process of returning chlorophyll to plants because of the supermarket lighting.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

When Luna leaves a sliced apple out during her picnic, it turns brown due to enzymatic browning.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

When Sophia cooks apples for her pie, the nutrients, color, flavor, texture, and shape of the apples change.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

During a cooking class, Nora is tasked with preparing a dessert. She decides to make a fritter, which is a refrigerated dessert with layers that may include cake, jam or jelly, fruit, custard, and whipped cream.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

During a nutrition class, Evelyn learned that fruits supply dietary fiber/carbohydrates, are fat-free, low in calories, and low in sodium.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Bananas are best stored in the refrigerator.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

There is no way to prevent enzymatic browning.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Frozen fruits are great to use because they are picked at the peak of freshness, then flash-frozen, and offer reliable consistent flavor.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C, potassium, and phytochemicals such as beta carotene.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

During a nutrition class, Rohan learns that dried fruits are a tasty, nutritious, LOW-IN-SUGAR snack choice.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Canned fruits can be served in place of fresh and are good to have on hand for last-minute recipes. They are a good source when fresh and frozen are not available.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is the term for a fruit with a single hard seed, also called a pit or stone, and soft inner flesh covered by a tender, edible skin?

a)

Pome

b)

Melon

c)

Drupe

d)

Carambola

16.

Which type of fruit has inner flesh divided into segments that are separated by a thin membrane?

a)

Pomes

b)

Drupes

c)

Melons

d)

Citrus fruits

17.

What is an underripe fruit? (think of a banana)

a)

A fruit that has been picked but is not yet ready to eat.

b)

A fruit that is still growing and is not yet mature.

c)

A mature fruit at the peak of flavor.

d)

A fruit that has reached full size and color.

18.

What is a mature fruit?

a)

A full grown fruit at the peak of flavor and ready to eat.

b)

A picked fruit that has not yet reached top eating quality.

c)

A fruit that has reached full size.

d)

A fruit that is still growing.

19.

Which is a quality you should consider when shopping for fruit?

a)

Denseness

b)

Aroma

c)

Shape

d)

All of the above

20.

Complete the sentence. Washing fruits and vegetables before storing....?

a)

saves time when ready to use.

b)

can promote mold or bacteria growth

c)

helps retain freshness.

d)

promotes enzymatic browning.

21.

The flesh of this fruit will turn brown due to enzymatic browning:

a)

Orange

b)

Apple

c)

Raspberry

d)

Pineapple

22.

Why do some oranges look greenish?

a)

They are immature

b)

They are underripe

c)

It is caused by regreening

d)

none of the above

23.

Which fruit is a small, hard berry that is light to dark red in color?

a)

Cranberry

b)

Kumquat

c)

Kiwi fruit

d)

Grapefruit

24.

Which fruit has a edible peel?

a)

Clementine

b)

Peach

c)

Kiwi

d)

All of the above

25.

What are fresh fruits and vegetables also know as?

a)

agriculture

b)

the part of the plant that holds seeds

c)

produce

d)

all of the above

26.

Which is the healthiest option when shopping for canned fruits?

a)

Packed in heavy syrup

b)

Packed in light syrup

c)

Packed in water or it's own juice

d)

None of the above

27.

During a cooking class, Nora learned about rehydrating dried fruits. What does reconstitute mean in this context?

a)

to restore a dried fruit to its former condition by adding water

b)

to lower a fruit in simmering water for about 15 seconds before sliding off the skin

c)

the return of chlorophyll to the skin of ripe oranges

d)

a chemical reaction in which oxygen in the air reacts with an enzyme in fruit

28.

Which of the following is a suggested way to cook fruit?

a)

microwaving

b)

grilling

c)

broiling

d)

all of the above