Question

Which among the following is the most appropriate reason for storing green coloured apples at low temperature (Refrigerator) [AIIMS 1980; JIPMER 1983; AFMC 1984, 85]
A) The rate of photosynthesis is reduced
B) Respiration and photosynthesis are completely inhibited
C) The rate of respiration is reduced
D) The rate of photosynthesis and respiration are reduced

Answer 1

C) The rate of respiration is reduced.
 In low temperatures, the green apple respirates due to which the galactose sugar reduces which also helps it in staying fresh for a long time.    

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