Ancient Fruits and Their Evolution

The video explores the genetic modification of five foods: carrots, bananas, watermelons, corn, and peaches. It discusses how these foods have evolved over thousands of years through artificial selection and breeding, resulting in the varieties we consume today. The video highlights the historical origins and transformations of each food, emphasizing the role of human intervention in their development.

What was the original color of carrots before they were genetically modified?

• Yellow

• White

• Purple

• Orange

What are the two types of carrots mentioned in the video?

• Wild and Cultivated carrots

• Old and New carrots

• Northern and Southern carrots

• Eastern and Western carrots

Which two wild species are the ancestors of modern bananas?

• Musa ornata and Musa velutina

• Musa paradisiaca and Musa sapientum

• Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

• Musa textilis and Musa coccinea

What characteristic did the ancient wild banana species have that modern bananas do not?

• Hard seeds

• Yellow color

• Seedless nature

• Sweet taste

What was the primary reason ancient Egyptians cultivated watermelons?

• As a trade commodity

• For their medicinal properties

• As a source of water

• For their sweet taste

Where did watermelons originally come from?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

What is the name of the ancient ancestor of modern corn?

• Teosinte

• Zea mexicana

• Zea mays

• Maize

What was the main method used to transform corn into its modern form?

• Natural selection

• Cross-breeding with other plants

• Artificial selection

• Genetic engineering

How long did it take for peaches to evolve from small, cherry-like fruits to their current form?

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 4,000 years

Where were fossils of ancient peaches discovered?

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Greece