BI-1339
Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
Biology · Secondary 4 · Hard · Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
A gardener stores ripe apples together with unripe pears in a closed box. The ripe apples release ethylene gas, which increases the activity of enzymes that soften fruit.
Compared to storing the pears alone, what is the most likely effect on the pears in the box with the apples?
Compared to storing the pears alone, what is the most likely effect on the pears in the box with the apples?
- They ripen and soften faster than usual.
- They ripen more slowly than usual.
- They do not ripen at all.
- They ripen at the same rate as if stored alone.
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