Orange (fruit)

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orange-fruit

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the botanical name?Citrus × sinensis
2. What is the parent species?Hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
3. What is an orange?An orange is a sweet, juicy fruit that is a hybrid of the pomelo and the mandarin. It is known for its bright orange skin and bright, tangy flesh.
4. Where did oranges come from?Oranges first grew in Southeast Asia, probably in southern China or northeastern India, around 4000 BCE. They spread to India, the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Americas through trade and exploration.

Hybridization: The process of creating a new organism by combining genetic material from two different species or varieties.
Antioxidant: A molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules, protecting cells from damage.
Citrus Greening: A serious bacterial disease affecting citrus trees, causing fruit to become bitter and unmarketable.