State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · ప్రశ్న 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
సమాధానం చూపించు & వివరణ

సమాధానం: (C) Rate of respiration is decreased

వివరణ

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