MISSION 1 — Tree of Life: Vegetarian Edition
We often use the terms fruit and vegetable to describe the plants we eat; however, not many people know the real difference between them. If you’re a botanist, a fruit isn’t something sweet and delicious—it’s the part of some plants that contains the seeds. This makes things like tomatoes, nuts, and squash fruits, technically! Any other part of a plant that we eat is called a vegetable. Some vegetables are roots, like carrots, and others are stems or leaves, like celery and lettuces.
Being an animal yourself, it’s often easy to overlook plants and their many interesting traits. In this level, you’ll gain a new appreciation for some of the plants we eat. Things are getting more challenging now, so be sure to use the species and species compare tabs!
12. Click the button below to answer question 12. Remember to refer to your completed tree and the species comparison tab if you are not sure of your answer.
Use the submit button to enter this choice.
Use the next button to continue.
Select the finish button to finish the quiz.
13. The pop-up question at the end of this level asks whether a banana is more closely related to a lemon or an onion. Why might the correct answer be surprising to many people?
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