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