Fruits And Vegetables

Question 1

______ (an insoluble fiber) is an important building component of fruits and vegetables. It adds to their structural integrity.

Answer 1

Cellulose

Question 2

Pectic substances and _______ also play a role in structure.

Answer 2

Hemicelluloses

Question 3

T/F: Fruits and vegetables generally have lower water content.

Answer 3

F (higher)

Question 4

T/F: Vegetables have more cellulose than fruit and water within the cells of vegetables, which gives them their crisp texture (turgidity).

Answer 4

T

Question 5

________ are an example of a fruit that continues to ripen after harvest.

a. Bananas
b. Strawberries
c. Peaches

Answer 5

a. Bananas

Question 6

_________ gas plays a key role in fruit ripening process as both a trigger and byproduct.

Answer 6

Ethylene

Question 7

The actual ripening is driven by what action?

Answer 7

enzymatic action

Question 8

During the ripening process, starch is converted to _______.

Answer 8

sugar

Question 9

___________ can slow the degradation process.

Answer 9

Refrigeration

Question 10

________ is the pigment that gives fruits and veggies their green coloring.

Answer 10

Chlorophyll

Question 11

Chlorophyll is affected by __________ (i.e. cooking).

Answer 11

heat

Question 12

T/F: Blanching and freezing generally maintain the bright green coloring (more visually appealing.)

Answer 12

T

Question 13

____________ are responsible for giving fruits and veggies their yellow and orange coloring (i.e. carrots).

Answer 13

Carotenoids

Question 14

Red, purple, and blue hues come from the ___________ (i.e. blueberries and raspberries).

Answer 14

anthocyanins

Question 15

High pH levels will turn anthocyanins more _______.

Answer 15

blue

Question 16

Acidic pH levels will turn anthocyanins more _______.

Answer 16

red