Fruits Quiz

What is the form of sugar found in fruits?

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Galactose

Which type of fruit is an apple?

• Drupe

• Pome

• Melon

• Tropical

The chemical process that occurs when oxygen in the air comes in contact with the flesh of the fruit and turns brown is called

• Seeding

• Glazing

• Carmelizing

• Enzymatic Browning

Fruits can be purchased in which forms?

• Canned

• Fresh

• Frozen

• Dried

• All of the above

6. What happens when fruits give off ethylene gas?

• They absorb odors form other fruits

• They cause other fruits to ripen faster

• They have to be used immediately

• They have to be thrown away

Fruits that have a central pit enclosing a single seed are known as

• Melon

• Pome

• Drupe

• Berries

What are the qualities to look for when purchasing citrus fruits?

• heaviness, smooth skin, and no large blemishes or spots

• heaviness, thick skins, and bland color

• light fruit, thin skin, and spots

• heaviness and thick tough skins with no color

The first step in preparing fruits and vegetables is

• Zesting

• Cleaning

• Peeling

• Wiping

What can be done to slow down the discoloring of freshly cut fruit?

• Sprinkle with salt

• Soak in warm water

• Coat with oil and water

• Coat with lemon juice and water

What category of fruit does a raspberry belong to?

• Pome

• Citrus

• Berry

• Drupe