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How to Identify and Classify Bitter Melons - Test
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What family does bitter melon belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Cucurbitaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. The scientific name for bitter melon is:
A) Momordica charantia
B) Cucumis sativus
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Solanum lycopersicum
  • 3. What is the primary characteristic flavor of bitter melon?
A) Sweet
B) Bitter
C) Salty
D) Sour
  • 4. What part of the bitter melon plant is typically consumed?
A) Stem
B) Fruit
C) Roots
D) Leaves
  • 5. Which continent is considered the origin of bitter melon?
A) Europe
B) Asia
C) South America
D) Africa
  • 6. What is the typical color of immature bitter melon fruit?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Red
D) Orange
  • 7. As bitter melon matures, its color often changes to:
A) Yellow/Orange
B) Purple
C) Black
D) Blue
  • 8. What is the texture of the outer skin of bitter melon?
A) Smooth
B) Hairy
C) Spiky
D) Bumpy/Warty
  • 9. What is the shape of a typical bitter melon fruit?
A) Heart-shaped
B) Square
C) Oblong/Elongated
D) Round
  • 10. Which compound is largely responsible for the bitter taste?
A) Tannins
B) Cucurbitacins
C) Capsaicin
D) Oxalic acid
  • 11. What type of climate does bitter melon typically prefer?
A) Temperate
B) Cold
C) Warm
D) Arid
  • 12. Which part of the world commonly features bitter melon in its cuisine?
A) South America
B) Southeast Asia
C) North Africa
D) Scandinavia
  • 13. What is a common method to reduce bitterness in bitter melon before cooking?
A) Salting
B) Sweetening
C) Freezing
D) Boiling in sugar water
  • 14. Which of these is a common variety of bitter melon?
A) Chinese bitter melon
B) German bitter melon
C) English bitter melon
D) French bitter melon
  • 15. How are bitter melon seeds typically arranged inside the fruit?
A) Loose in a central cavity
B) Attached directly to the skin
C) Hardened in a pod
D) Surrounded by a fleshy pulp
  • 16. What is the color of mature bitter melon seeds?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Red
D) White
  • 17. Which plant growth habit is typical for bitter melon?
A) Herb
B) Vine
C) Shrub
D) Tree
  • 18. How are different bitter melon varieties often classified?
A) Size and shape of fruit
B) Color of the leaves
C) Length of the vine
D) Number of seeds
  • 19. What type of soil is generally preferred for growing bitter melon?
A) Waterlogged
B) Well-drained
C) Sandy
D) Clay-rich
  • 20. What is a characteristic leaf shape of bitter melon?
A) Round
B) Lobed
C) Oval
D) Needle-like
  • 21. Which cooking method is commonly used for bitter melon?
A) Deep-frying
B) Stir-frying
C) Baking
D) Steaming
  • 22. What is a common ingredient paired with bitter melon to balance the bitterness?
A) Lemons
B) Eggs
C) Baking soda
D) Vinegar
  • 23. Besides the fruit, which other parts of bitter melon are sometimes used medicinally?
A) Roots only
B) Leaves and seeds
C) Stem only
D) Flowers only
  • 24. What type of flower does bitter melon have?
A) Perfect
B) Monoecious
C) Dioecious
D) Complete
  • 25. What is the approximate length of a typical Chinese bitter melon?
A) 18-24 inches
B) 1-3 inches
C) 6-12 inches
D) 30-36 inches
  • 26. Which of these countries is NOT a major producer of bitter melon?
A) Canada
B) India
C) Vietnam
D) China
  • 27. How is the bitterness of bitter melon affected by ripeness?
A) Remains constant
B) Increases with ripeness
C) Decreases with ripeness
D) Becomes sweeter
  • 28. What is a common pest that affects bitter melon plants?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 29. What distinguishes Indian bitter melon from Chinese bitter melon?
A) Smoother skin and rounder shape
B) Smaller size
C) Sweeter taste
D) More pointed ends and rougher skin
  • 30. What type of pollination is required for bitter melon fruit production?
A) Wind pollination
B) Self-pollination
C) Insect pollination
D) Water pollination
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