Question

What is climacteric condition in fruit development?

• A. Respiration goes up during fruit ripening
• B. Ethylene production goes up during fruit ripening
• C. Both respiration and ethylene production goes up during fruit ripening
• D. None of the choices

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both respiration and ethylene production goes up during fruit ripening

The fruit ripening is associated with a significant increase in respiration along with enhanced ethylene production.