Question

1. peppers are usually divided into two categories

a. sweet and chile
b. green and red
c. length and weight
d. fresh and dried

1. which group of vegetables has the same botanical characteristics as fruits? however, they are commonly prepared and served as vegetables.

a. pumpkins, chayote, and yellow squash
b. zucchini, butternut squash, eggplant
c. cucumbers, pattypan, spaghetti squash
d. avocados, tomatoes, and peppers

1. a garnish is a decoration added to a dish to make it attractive. garnishes should be ____ and suitable for the dish they are decorating.

a. small
b. edible
c. sweet
d. big

1. apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and plums are all known as

a. citrus fruits
b. melons
c. berries
d. stone fruits

1. one of the key indicators of quality with all citrus fruits is

a. color
b. texture
c. weight
d. smell

Explanation:

• For question 5, peppers are commonly classified as sweet and chile based on flavor.
• For question 6, avocados, tomatoes, and peppers are botanically fruits but used as vegetables.
• For question 7, garnishes must be edible to be added to a dish.
• For question 8, apricots, peaches etc. are stone - fruits as they have a large, hard pit.
• For question 9, texture is an important quality indicator for citrus fruits as it can show freshness and ripeness.

Answer:

1. A. Sweet and chile
2. D. Avocados, tomatoes, and peppers
3. B. Edible
4. D. Stone fruits
5. B. Texture