Plant Growth And Development Question 167

Question: Which combination of gases is suitable for fruit ripening [CBSE PMT 1998]

Options:

A) 80% $ C_2 $ $ H_4 $ and 20% $ CO_2 $

B) 80% $ CO_2 $ and 20% $ CH_2 $

C) 80% $ CH_4 $ and 20% $ CO_2 $

D) 80% $ CO_2 $ and 20% $ O_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Suitable combination of gases in atmosphere for fruit ripening is 80% ethylene $ (C_2H_4) $ and 20% $ CO_2 $ .