Fruit Classifications Flashcards Chapter 15

Questions and Answers

What are berries?

Classification of fruits including strawberries, raspberries, and grapes. (correct)

Fruits that are large and juicy.

Fruits that contain a single hard seed.

Fruits with a thick outer rind.

What are drupes?

Fruits such as cherries, peaches, and plums that have an outer skin covering a soft flesh surrounding a single hard seed.

What are pomes?

Fruits such as apples and pears that have a seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh.

What are citrus fruits?

Fruits including oranges, lemons, and grapefruit that have a thick outer rind and thin membranes separating the flesh into segments. Signup and view all the answers

What are melons?

Fruits such as cantaloupe and watermelon that are large, juicy, and usually have thick rinds and many seeds. Signup and view all the answers

What are tropical fruits?

Fruits such as avocados, bananas, and pineapples that are grown in warm climates. Signup and view all the answers

What is underripe fruit?

Fruit that has reached full size but has not yet reached peak eating quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is immature fruit?

Fruit that is small and has poor color, flavor, and texture. Signup and view all the answers

What is enzymatic browning?

The darkening process some fruits undergo when exposed to the air. Signup and view all the answers

What are fritters?

Fruits, vegetables, or meats that are dipped into a batter and fried in hot fat. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fruit Classifications

Berries: Small and juicy fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and grapes; characterized by thin skins.
Drupes: Fruits such as cherries, peaches, and plums; feature an outer skin, soft flesh, and a single hard seed (stone/pit).
Pomes: Includes apples and pears; identified by a seed-containing core and a thick layer of edible flesh.
Citrus Fruits: Fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit; known for their thick outer rind and segmented flesh separated by thin membranes.
Melons: Large, juicy fruits from the gourd family, including cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon; have thick rinds and numerous seeds.
Tropical Fruits: Fruits such as avocados, bananas, and pineapples; typically grown in warm climates and considered exotic.

Fruit Ripeness

Underripe Fruit: Fully sized but not at its best eating quality; lacks optimal flavor and texture.
Immature Fruit: Small with poor characteristics (color, flavor, texture) that will not improve with time.

Fruit Processing

Enzymatic Browning: Darkening of fruits when exposed to air, affecting appearance and quality.
Fritters: Food items (fruits, vegetables, meats) dipped in batter and fried in hot fat, creating a crunchy exterior.

Description

Explore the different classifications of fruits with these flashcards. This quiz will help you understand terms such as berries, drupes, and pomes, providing definitions and examples for each category. Perfect for students looking to enhance their knowledge of botany or fruit varieties.