A characteristic feature of some fruit ripening is sudden increase in respiration. It is known as
A
Climacteric
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B
Anthesis
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C
Climatic
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D
Photorespiration
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Solution
The correct option is A Climacteric Certain fruits ripen with sudden rise in cellular respiration and ethylene production. Such fruits are called 'climacteric fruits'. Climacteric is considered final stage in fruit ripening process during which the fruit is maximum ripened with best taste for consumption. After that period, it starts to gradually deteriorate and the respiration returns to normal rate.