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Increase in ethylene production during ripening is a characteristic of

A. Non-climactric fruits

B. Climactric fruits

C. Both A and B

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

An increase in ethylene production during ripening is a characteristic of climacteric fruits.
Climacteric fruits: these are the fruits that will be ripe after being picked up. It can also be defined as the stage of fruit ripening with increased ethylene production as the increase of respiration in cells.
Examples: Mango, Banana, Sapota, Guava, etc.

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