CHAPTER 3: FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Flashcards
classification according to parts of plant used
- roots and tubers
- bulbs
- seeds
- stems and shoots
- leaves
- flowers
- fruits
classification according to parts of plant used: garlic, onion, shallots
bulb
classification according to parts of plant used: cassava, sweet potato, white potato, gabi, ube, taro
roots and tubers
classification according to parts of plant used: beans, monggo, patani
seeds
classification according to parts of plant used: broccoli, kinchay, labong
stems and shoots
classification according to parts of plant used: kalabasa, tomato, kalamansi, patola, cucumber, chayote, eggplant
fruits
classification according to parts of plant used: cauliflower, kalabasa, broccoli
flowers
seeds, roots, and tubers are rich in what?
carbohydrate
legumes or pulses are rich in?
protein
nuts, olives, and avocado are rich in?
fat
mushroom, tomatoes, radish, green leafy vegetables have a high ____ content
moisture
green leafy vegetables and yellow fruits are good source of what vitamin?
vitamin a
yellow fruits are a good source of what vitamin?
vitamin c
pulses and legumes are a good source of what vitamin?
vitamin b complex
4 types of plant cells
parenchyma
conducting
supporting
protective cells
type of plant cells that are thin-walled, made out of cellulose
parenchyma
as the fruit ripens, softening of the tissues occur due to the conversion of _____ to _____
protopectins, pectins
types of plant cells that are long tubes which carry water
conducting
type of plant cells that are made up cellulose that thickens when plant matures (lignified)
supporting
specialized parenchyma cells that secrete cutin and suberin resulting in thick and corky cells
protective cells