How to Identify and Classify Capsicums - Exam
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the genus of plants that includes peppers?
A) Lycopersicon
B) Solanum
C) Capsicum
D) Piper
  • 2. Which of the following is a key characteristic used to differentiate Capsicum species?
A) Flower color only
B) Root depth
C) Fruit morphology
D) Leaf shape
  • 3. Which Capsicum species is commonly known as bell pepper?
A) Capsicum chinense
B) Capsicum baccatum
C) Capsicum frutescens
D) Capsicum annuum
  • 4. What is the primary compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers?
A) Capsaicin
B) Capsanthin
C) Anthocyanin
D) Lycopene
  • 5. The Scoville scale measures the:
A) Weight of chili peppers
B) Color of chili peppers
C) Pungency of chili peppers
D) Size of chili peppers
  • 6. Which of the following is a common Capsicum annuum variety?
A) Jalapeño
B) Aji Amarillo
C) Habanero
D) Scotch Bonnet
  • 7. Which Capsicum species is known for its distinctive fruity flavor and intense heat?
A) Capsicum chinense
B) Capsicum frutescens
C) Capsicum baccatum
D) Capsicum annuum
  • 8. Tabasco peppers belong to which Capsicum species?
A) Capsicum annuum
B) Capsicum frutescens
C) Capsicum baccatum
D) Capsicum chinense
  • 9. Which Capsicum species is often found in South American cuisine and has pendant peppers?
A) Capsicum frutescens
B) Capsicum annuum
C) Capsicum baccatum
D) Capsicum chinense
  • 10. Which of these is NOT a key characteristic for identifying pepper varieties?
A) Heat level
B) Plant size
C) Fruit shape
D) Soil pH
  • 11. What part of the pepper contains the highest concentration of capsaicin?
A) Seeds
B) Skin
C) Placenta
D) Stem
  • 12. Which species is known for having purple flowers and black seeds?
A) Capsicum annuum
B) Capsicum chinense
C) Capsicum pubescens
D) Capsicum frutescens
  • 13. What is the approximate Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range for bell peppers?
A) 0 SHU
B) 50,000-100,000 SHU
C) 1,000-2,500 SHU
D) 2,000,000+ SHU
  • 14. What is the approximate Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range for habanero peppers?
A) 0 SHU
B) 100,000 - 350,000 SHU
C) 2,000,000+ SHU
D) 1,000-2,500 SHU
  • 15. Which of these pepper varieties is commonly dried and smoked?
A) Serrano
B) Habanero
C) Bell Pepper
D) Chipotle
  • 16. Which of these is a method for reducing the heat of a chili pepper?
A) Cooking at high temperatures
B) Removing the seeds and placenta
C) Adding salt
D) Adding more chili powder
  • 17. What is the term for the upright growth habit of a pepper plant?
A) Erect
B) Decumbent
C) Prostrate
D) Rhizomatous
  • 18. What type of fruit is a pepper?
A) Berry
B) Pome
C) Hesperidium
D) Drupe
  • 19. Which of these peppers is typically small and conical, and known for its heat?
A) Bird's Eye Chili
B) Poblano
C) Anaheim
D) Banana Pepper
  • 20. What color are unripe jalapeño peppers typically?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Green
D) Orange
  • 21. What is the common name for Capsicum annuum 'Longum' group?
A) Bell Pepper
B) Pimiento
C) Jalapeno
D) Cayenne
  • 22. Which continent is considered the origin of Capsicum peppers?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 23. What is cross-pollination?
A) Pollination using only insects
B) Pollination between different plants
C) Pollination without seeds
D) Pollination within the same flower
  • 24. What is one method to prevent cross-pollination when growing different Capsicum varieties?
A) Water more frequently
B) Plant in the shade
C) Isolate plants
D) Add fertilizer
  • 25. What does 'pungency' refer to in the context of Capsicums?
A) The level of perceived heat
B) The size of the fruit
C) The sweetness of the fruit
D) The acidity of the fruit
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a method of classifying capsicums?
A) By market price
B) By Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
C) By fruit shape
D) By species
  • 27. What feature on a pepper plant can help distinguish between Capsicum annuum and Capsicum chinense?
A) Stem thickness
B) Anther color
C) Root depth
D) Leaf size
  • 28. What is the name of the compound that gives red peppers their color?
A) Lycopene
B) Capsaicin
C) Beta-carotene
D) Capsanthin
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