Which one of the following is the climacteric ethylene producing fruit______________________?
Correct answer: B. Apple
- A. Lemon
- B. Apple
- C. Grape
- D. Lychee
Explanation
Apple is a climacteric fruit, so it produces a marked burst of ethylene during ripening. Lemon, grape, and lychee are generally non-climacteric fruits and do not show this characteristic ripening surge.
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