Question:

Examples of Non-climacteric fruits:
(A). Lemon
(B). Cherry
(C). Guava
(D). Grape
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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A useful way to remember:
Citrus fruits (lemon, orange), berries (grape, strawberry), and stone fruits like cherry are typically non-climacteric.
They do not sweeten or ripen significantly after they are picked.
  • (A), (C) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (B), (C) and (D) only.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Fruits are classified as climacteric or non-climacteric based on their respiration pattern and ethylene production during ripening.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. Climacteric fruits show a sudden increase in respiration rate and a burst of ethylene production during ripening.
They can ripen after being harvested (e.g., banana, tomato, mango, and Guava (C)).
2. Non-climacteric fruits do not show a respiratory burst or a major peak in ethylene production.
They must ripen fully on the plant before harvest to achieve high quality (e.g., citrus fruits like Lemon (A), Cherry (B), and Grape (D)).
Thus, Lemon, Cherry, and Grape are examples of non-climacteric fruits, while Guava is climacteric.

Step 3: Final Answer:

The non-climacteric fruits are (A), (B), and (D) only.
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