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Which of the following vegetables belongs to the Sunflower family?
Which of the following vegetables belongs to the Sunflower family?
White asparagus is harvested after it is exposed to sunlight.
White asparagus is harvested after it is exposed to sunlight.
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Which vegetable is primarily known for its cold hardiness and is suitable for growth in north temperate regions?
Which vegetable is primarily known for its cold hardiness and is suitable for growth in north temperate regions?
Which of the following is NOT a type of underground storage organ?
Which of the following is NOT a type of underground storage organ?
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What is the primary edible part of an artichoke?
What is the primary edible part of an artichoke?
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The sugar beet was developed in the late 1800s to reduce reliance on Caribbean cane sugar.
The sugar beet was developed in the late 1800s to reduce reliance on Caribbean cane sugar.
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Celery salt is made from the powdered root of the ______ plant.
Celery salt is made from the powdered root of the ______ plant.
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True roots are defined as plant parts that primarily function in making food through photosynthesis.
True roots are defined as plant parts that primarily function in making food through photosynthesis.
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Name one example of a true root vegetable.
Name one example of a true root vegetable.
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What is the primary source of table sugar in Europe, China, and the United States?
What is the primary source of table sugar in Europe, China, and the United States?
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Match the following vegetables with their respective families:
Match the following vegetables with their respective families:
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The pungent flavor of garlic and onions comes from volatile sulfur compounds known as __________.
The pungent flavor of garlic and onions comes from volatile sulfur compounds known as __________.
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The cultivated beet originated from the wild sea-beet found along the ________ coast.
The cultivated beet originated from the wild sea-beet found along the ________ coast.
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Match the following underground storage organs with their examples:
Match the following underground storage organs with their examples:
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Which of the following taproots is known for being processed into a spicy condiment?
Which of the following taproots is known for being processed into a spicy condiment?
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Match the following vegetables to their respective characteristics or uses:
Match the following vegetables to their respective characteristics or uses:
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Which category of vegetables includes spinach and lettuce?
Which category of vegetables includes spinach and lettuce?
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Radish cultivars include both small, pungent European types and large, white Asian types.
Radish cultivars include both small, pungent European types and large, white Asian types.
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All root crops are true roots.
All root crops are true roots.
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What type of oil is produced by some species in the Mustard (Brassicaceae) family?
What type of oil is produced by some species in the Mustard (Brassicaceae) family?
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List two examples of vegetables that belong to the Allium genus.
List two examples of vegetables that belong to the Allium genus.
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The family of plants that includes garlic and onions is called __________.
The family of plants that includes garlic and onions is called __________.
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Which of the following crops is native to Central and South America and is often confused with yams?
Which of the following crops is native to Central and South America and is often confused with yams?
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Cassava contains high levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Cassava contains high levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
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What is poi, and in which region is it popular?
What is poi, and in which region is it popular?
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Cassava must be __________ and __________ to remove poisonous substances before consumption.
Cassava must be __________ and __________ to remove poisonous substances before consumption.
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Match the following root crops with their characteristics:
Match the following root crops with their characteristics:
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What is a major nutritional drawback of cassava?
What is a major nutritional drawback of cassava?
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Tapioca is derived from sweet potatoes.
Tapioca is derived from sweet potatoes.
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What type of roots do biennial species produce that store carbohydrates for their second year of growth?
What type of roots do biennial species produce that store carbohydrates for their second year of growth?
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Which of these is a primary source of carbohydrates in West Africa?
Which of these is a primary source of carbohydrates in West Africa?
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The potato was first cultivated in Europe.
The potato was first cultivated in Europe.
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What catastrophic event occurred in Ireland in 1845 due to potato blight?
What catastrophic event occurred in Ireland in 1845 due to potato blight?
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Match the tuber or corm to its origin:
Match the tuber or corm to its origin:
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What is the main characteristic of the potato's propagation?
What is the main characteristic of the potato's propagation?
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Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes.
Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes.
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What must be done to taro before consumption?
What must be done to taro before consumption?
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Which vegetable consists of a modified head of sterile, abortive flowers?
Which vegetable consists of a modified head of sterile, abortive flowers?
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Kale is considered the wild form of its species.
Kale is considered the wild form of its species.
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What type of vegetable are Brussels Sprouts considered?
What type of vegetable are Brussels Sprouts considered?
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The whole young plant of ______ is used, consisting of a rosette of leaves and fleshy leaf stalks.
The whole young plant of ______ is used, consisting of a rosette of leaves and fleshy leaf stalks.
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Match the following vegetables with their description:
Match the following vegetables with their description:
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What is the primary use of cabbages?
What is the primary use of cabbages?
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All cultivars of lettuce are identical in appearance.
All cultivars of lettuce are identical in appearance.
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Study Notes
Vegetables
- Vegetables are a broad term, encompassing all plant parts except fruit
- Two categories: root crops (below ground) and green crops (above ground)
- Root crops are harvested below ground; this includes true roots, which absorb water and nutrients, and underground stems which are not true roots
- True roots are swollen and store carbohydrates; Examples include carrots and turnips
- Underground stems include bulbs, rhizomes, tubers, and corms.
- Bulbs are modified stems with basal scales, e.g., onion, garlic.
- Rhizomes are swollen, horizontal underground stems, e.g., ginger, liquorice
- Tubers are swollen, enlarged rhizome tips with buds. e.g., potato, yam
- Corms are enlarged, swollen stem bases, e.g. water chestnut, taro.
- Green vegetable crops include leaves, stems, immature flowering heads, shoot tips, and seedlings.
Major Root Crops
- Bulbs: Onions, garlic, shallots, leeks and chives originate from central Asia, and are rich in volatile sulfur compounds, resulting in their pungent flavor.
- Roots: Important crops like potato (Solanum tuberosum), a starchy food source in many parts of the world, is originated from the Andes Mountains. It's high in carbohydrates and has little protein. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a corm cultivated in Southeast Asia and is a source of carbohydrates.
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta): A tropical starchy root crop.
- A primary starch source in Africa, often responsible for a third of the caloric intake in tropical areas.
Major Green Vegetable Crops
- Brassica oleracea: Highly mutable species indigenous to Europe; examples include cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale, and collards.
- Mustard Family: Important for cold hardiness, producing leafy vegetables, seed oils, and forages. Examples include turnip, rutabaga, radish, and wasabi.
- Amaranth/Goosefoot Family: Significant examples are Swiss chard and beet greens.
- Carrot Family: Examples of useful vegetables include carrots, and parsnips
- Sunflower Family: Examples include lettuce, endive, chard.
Other Vegetable Types
- Sweet Potato: (Ipomoea batatas): A eudicot native to Central and South America. It's rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
- Asparagus: (Asparagus officinalis): Monocot cultivated in ancient Egypt; harvested while young, and popular as a spring vegetable
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Test your knowledge on vegetables, their families, and characteristics with this engaging quiz. Learn about the unique features of various vegetables, including their growth conditions and culinary uses. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts and food lovers alike!
