State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · प्रश्न 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
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) Rate of respiration is decreased

व्याख्या

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