Types and Parts
What is the long brown part at the top of the banana called?
Hint: It attached to the bunch on the tree.
Stem
What percentage of a banana is protein?
5%
What is the webbed structure under the banana plant that anchor it to the ground?
Roots
What the temp did we preheat the oven for the banana bread?
325
Do bananas float or sink?
Float
What is the thick colorful coating on the outside of the banana called? It protects the flesh and seeds inside.
Skin
How many grams of fiber are in a banana?
3 grams
What happens after the seedling stage of the life cycle?
Leaves Sprout
How many bananas did the recipe call for?
3 Bananas
What vitamin do banana’s have that help promote better sleep?
Vitamin B6
What are the small black flecks inside of the banana called?
Hint: They grow into new banana plants.
Seeds
Banana‘s are 25% what?
Starch
What is the name of the long skinny structure that connects the roots to the leaves?
Stem
Name two ingriedients that were in banana bread.
Bananas, Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Salt
What do banana’s and carrots have in common?
Both are good for your eyes.
What is the dark spot at the bottom end of the banana called?
Flower End
What are bananas lowest in?
Fat
What step of the life cycle happens after a banana plant matures?
Fruit blossoms form
How long did we cook the banana bread?
1 Hour
How many pounds of bananas does the average American eat a year?
27 Pounds
What part of the banana is not edible?
It’s all edible!
Yes you can eat the skin. No it does not taste good.
How many mg’s of potassium does a banana have?
422
What is the miniature plant that grows near the bottom of banana plants called?
Sucker
What size of baking dish does the recipe call for?
9inX5in
Which country grows the most bananas?
India