Question

how does ethylene gas affect fruit? a. stabilizes the color. b. makes the fruit taste bitter. c. speeds the ripening process. d. increases shelf life.

Answer 1

Explanation:Under neutral conditions, chlorophyll is a pigment that's insoluble in water and gives food a pleasant green color. However, when exposed to heat and acidic conditions, chlorophyll becomes a compound known as pheophytin, which gives food a dull olive brown color.