Life: The Science of Biology
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ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 36.3, Problem 2R
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The working of plastic bags, which are impregnated with the activated charcoal, in keeping fruits fresh.
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Fruit ripening is a process, in which the fruits undergo changes like cell wall softening, change in color, and a change in its taste. The rate of ripening is different for different fruits and hence their shelf life differs.
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