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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 115

Choose the most apt option. Fruits preserved in cold storage last longer, because -

  1. exposure to humidity is increased

  2. more oxygen is available

  3. fruits are stored in a dark place

  4. the rate of respiration of Fruits is decreased

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Answer: (D) the rate of respiration of Fruits is decreased

Explanation

Low temperature slows down the fruit's own respiration and the growth of microbes, so the fruit ripens and spoils more slowly.