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