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A characteristic feature of ripening of some fruits (such as banana) is a sudden increase in respiration, which is known as

A

Climacteric

B

Anthesis

C

Climatic

D

Photorespiration

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The climacteric is a stage of fruit ripening associated with increased ethylene production and a rise in cellular respiration. Apples, bananas, apricots, Tomatoes are climacteric fruit.
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