Lemon is a citrus fruit native to Asia. The shape is elliptical and it has abut six different varieties. They are the biggest source of citric acid and hence has a wide variety of uses. It is sprinkled on top of many culinary preparations to neutralize the spicy flavour. Before fermentation was introduced, lemon was used as a commercial source of citric acid. It is a popular ingredient in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. If you give cattle a choice of apples, bananas, oranges and lemons, they would choose lemons probably owing to the digestive power of the same.
In this quiz, you shall learn about some interesting facts of lemon that are not yet very well-known.
Quiz-summary
0 of 10 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Information
Take This Challenge !
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 10 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
-
Thanks for being a part.
Visit us again!
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe sour taste of lemon is attributed to the presence of
Correct
Lemons contain 5-6% citric acid owing to which it has a sour taste.
Incorrect
Lemons contain 5-6% citric acid owing to which it has a sour taste.
-
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWho introduced lemons in America?
Correct
Christopher Columbus, during his voyage to Hispaniola carried the seeds with him and introduced lemons to America.
Incorrect
Christopher Columbus, during his voyage to Hispaniola carried the seeds with him and introduced lemons to America.
-
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich mineral is found in lemons in abundance?
Correct
Lemons contain potassium in abundance and is considered as one of the top seven sources.
Incorrect
Lemons contain potassium in abundance and is considered as one of the top seven sources.
-
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsLemon is a short term preservative for which of these foods?
Correct
Lemon is used as a short term preservative for fruits like apples, bananas, etc. which turn brown on slicing.
Incorrect
Lemon is used as a short term preservative for fruits like apples, bananas, etc. which turn brown on slicing.
-
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhat happens when you rub a slice of lemon on a slice of apple?
Correct
Apples turn brown on slicing due to the oxidation of enzymes. When lemon is rubbed on the apple slice, the enzymes get denatured and are thus protected from getting oxidized and browning.
Incorrect
Apples turn brown on slicing due to the oxidation of enzymes. When lemon is rubbed on the apple slice, the enzymes get denatured and are thus protected from getting oxidized and browning.
-
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe presence of _______ make lemons an insect repellent.
Correct
Azadirachtin is an insect repellent found on the skin of lemons.
Incorrect
Azadirachtin is an insect repellent found on the skin of lemons.
-
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsHeating lemon juice results in
Correct
Upon heating, salicylic acid is released. It is the chemical precursor for aspirin preparation. Hence, lemon juice is a good pain killer and activates perspiration.
Incorrect
Upon heating, salicylic acid is released. It is the chemical precursor for aspirin preparation. Hence, lemon juice is a good pain killer and activates perspiration.
Hint
Aspirin contains it
-
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsAttaching sliced lemon to electrodes produce energy to
Correct
Attaching electrodes to sliced lemons, it can be used as a battery power to light the lamp and even run a small motor.
Incorrect
Attaching electrodes to sliced lemons, it can be used as a battery power to light the lamp and even run a small motor.
-
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsLemons with harder rind ______.
Correct
Lemons with harder rid have lesser juice in it.
Incorrect
Lemons with harder rid have lesser juice in it.
-
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsLimoncello is _____________.
Correct
Limoncello is a traditional Italian liquor. It is served before dinner as a digestive.
Incorrect
Limoncello is a traditional Italian liquor. It is served before dinner as a digestive.
Leave a reply
You must login or register to add a new comment .