Fruit Ripening Flashcards

1
Q

It is a dramatic event in the life of a fruit as it transforms a physiologically mature but inedible plant organ into a visually attractive olfactory and taste sensation.

A

Ripening

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2
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It is the process where degradation of the flesh allows the mature seed to be released for germination.

A

Ripening

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3
Q

True or False

Some temperate fruits require cool storage to simulate wintering period to activate germination.

A

True.

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4
Q

What does a fruit undergo during ripening?

A

Changes in cell wall structure
Pigment Accumulation
Flavor and aromatic volatile production
Conversions of starches to sugars

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5
Q

The key plant hormone

A

Ethylene

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6
Q

What are the factors that affect the activity of ACC synthase?

A

The timing of fruit ripening
Senescence
Physical Injuries and chilling injury

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7
Q

It is the largest quantitative associated with ripening

A

Breakdown of carbohydrate = total conversion starch to sugars

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8
Q

Do organic acids decline during ripening?

A

Yes. Because acids are reserve sources of energy to fruit and thus decline during greater metabolic activity during ripening

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9
Q

What is the only fruit that experience highest acid level at fully ripe stage?

A

Banana

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10
Q

Is the eating quality determined by flavor and texture or by physiological age?

A

Flavor and texture

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