Despite gaining complete glucose, plants store fructose in ripening fruits because, in comparison to glucose, fructose is:
Correct answer: A. More sweet
- A. More sweet
- B. Release more energy at the time of oxidation
- C. More stable for oxidation
- D. Occupy less space
Explanation
Fructose is indeed sweeter than glucose, so storing it in ripening fruits enhances their sweetness, making them more attractive to animals for seed dispersal.The correct answer is A (More Sweet). Storing fructose in ripening fruits enhances their sweetness, making them more appealing to animals for seed dispersal.
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