Question

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for storing green coloured apples at low temperature

• A. The rate of photosynthesis is reduced
• B. Respiration and photosynthesis are completely inhibited
• C. The rate of respiration is reduced
• D. The rate of photosynthesis and respiration are reduced

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The rate of respiration is reduced

Post harvest cooling in apples is done by lowering the temperature so that we can lower the rate of respiration. Eventually, this will lead to less probability of degrading the apple.

So correct answer is 'The rate of respiration is reduced'.