Have You Eaten Or Tasted Plum Before?

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    Plum is a fruit of the subgenus Prunus of the genus?  

    • Nutrica
    • Citrica
    • Nitrate
    • None of the above
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Another fruit in the great apricot family, domesticated by human being, they are largely grown in human habitat. I doubt you actually know much about Plum.

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  • 2. 
    Prunus domestica has been traced to East European and?   - ProProfs

    Prunus domestica has been traced to East European and?  

    • Caucasian mountains

    • Noelithic

    • Prune

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Caucasian mountains
    Explanation
    Prunus domestica, commonly known as the European plum, is believed to have originated in the East European and Caucasian mountains. This region is known for its diverse and favorable growing conditions for plums, making it a likely place of origin for this fruit. The East European and Caucasian mountains provide the necessary climate and soil conditions for the growth and cultivation of Prunus domestica, which explains why it has been traced back to this region.

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  • 3. 
    Mature plum fruit may have a dusty white waxy coating that gives them a?   - ProProfs

    Mature plum fruit may have a dusty white waxy coating that gives them a?  

    • Mature appearance

    • Glaucous appearance

    • Bud

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Glaucous appearance
    Explanation
    Mature plum fruit may have a dusty white waxy coating, which is known as a glaucous appearance. This coating helps protect the fruit from excessive moisture loss and also acts as a deterrent to pests. The waxy coating gives the fruit a slightly whitish or grayish appearance, making it look mature and ready for consumption.

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  • 4. 
    Three of the most abundant cultivars are not found in the?   - ProProfs

    Three of the most abundant cultivars are not found in the?  

    • House

    • Forest

    • Desert

    • Wild

    Correct Answer
    A. Wild
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the three most abundant cultivars that are not found in the wild. The options provided are House, Forest, Desert, and Wild. Since the question is asking about cultivars that are not found in the wild, the correct answer is "Wild" because cultivars are typically cultivated and not naturally occurring in the wild.

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  • 5. 
    The name plum derived from old English plume or plum which extended from?   - ProProfs

    The name plum derived from old English plume or plum which extended from?  

    • Germanic language

    • Middle Dutch

    • Asia

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    The name plum derived from old English plume or plum which extended from Germanic language and Middle Dutch. This suggests that the word "plum" has roots in both the Germanic language and Middle Dutch, indicating that the name for this fruit has evolved and been influenced by multiple languages over time.

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  • 6. 
    The word ‘plum’ was used to indicate something desirable in the late?   - ProProfs

    The word ‘plum’ was used to indicate something desirable in the late?  

    • 18th century

    • 17th century

    • 19th century

    • 20th century

    Correct Answer
    A. 18th century
    Explanation
    In the late 18th century, the word 'plum' was used to indicate something desirable. This suggests that during this time period, 'plum' was commonly used to describe something that was highly valued or sought after.

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  • 7. 
    Plums are a diverse group of species, the plum trees are medium-sized usually between?   - ProProfs

    Plums are a diverse group of species, the plum trees are medium-sized usually between?  

    • 5-6 meter height

    • 6-7 meter height

    • 4-5 meter height

    • 6-8 meter height

    Correct Answer
    A. 5-6 meter height
    Explanation
    Plum trees are typically medium-sized, reaching a height of 5-6 meters. This suggests that they are not too tall or too short, but rather fall within the average range for plum tree heights.

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  • 8. 
    The fruit has a groove that runs down one side and a smooth?    - ProProfs

    The fruit has a groove that runs down one side and a smooth?   

    • Stone

    • Fruit

    • Flowers

    • Side

    Correct Answer
    A. Stone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Stone" because fruits can have a groove that runs down one side and a smooth stone or pit inside. This is a common characteristic of fruits like peaches, plums, and cherries.

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  • 9. 
    The flowers in groups of one to five together on short?   - ProProfs

    The flowers in groups of one to five together on short?  

    • Leafs

    • Bloom

    • Stems

    • Plant

    Correct Answer
    A. Stems
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Stems" because stems are the part of a plant that support the flowers and connect them to the rest of the plant. Stems also help in transporting water, nutrients, and sugars between the roots and the flowers. Additionally, stems can vary in length, and in this case, they are described as short, which suggests that the flowers are grouped together on short stems.

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  • 10. 
    The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera like peaches?   - ProProfs

    The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera like peaches?  

    • Cherries

    • Bird cherries

    • Plum

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera like peaches because both cherries and bird cherries belong to the subgenus, while plum does not. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.

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