State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · প্রশ্ন 70

Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life, because:

  1. Exposure to sunlight is prevented
  2. Concentration of CO2 in environment is increased
  3. Rate of respiration is decreased
  4. There is an increase in humidity
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (C) Rate of respiration is decreased

ব্যাখ্যা

Low temperature slows respiration and enzyme activity, delaying ripening and decay.