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What are berries?
What are berries?
What are drupes?
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?
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?
What are citrus fruits?
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What are melons?
What are melons?
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What are tropical fruits?
What are tropical fruits?
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What is underripe fruit?
What is underripe fruit?
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What is immature fruit?
What is immature fruit?
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What is enzymatic browning?
What is enzymatic browning?
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What are fritters?
What are fritters?
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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.
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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.
