Question

read the passage. bananas and plantains are nutrient - rich tropical fruits that closely resemble each other. bananas outer skin is thick and tough, while the inner flesh is soft and creamy. because of their softness, bananas are often eaten raw, but they can also be baked into desserts. these fruits are grown in hot climates, primarily in china and india. like bananas, plantains have a thick skin. their high starch content gives their flesh a very firm texture. less sweet than bananas, plantains are a common ingredient in savory dishes from the caribbean, south america, and africa, and are often cooked before eating. they are grown in warm climates around the world but are most commonly produced in africa. based on the passage, which best describes the relationship between bananas and plantains? both fruits have tough outer skins, but plantains have much harder flesh. both fruits are popular additions to meals, but bananas are more savory. both fruits are grown in multiple countries, but only plantains are grown in china. both fruits are enjoyed in warm regions, but only bananas are used in african recipes.

Explanation:

The passage states that bananas and plantains both have thick outer - skins. It also mentions that plantains have high starch content giving their flesh a firm texture compared to the soft flesh of bananas.

Answer:

Both fruits have tough outer skins, but plantains have much harder flesh.