What happens to a tomato's gene expression when its temperature is reduced below 20°C?

Understanding Tomato Flavor and Refrigeration

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It increases the tomato's acidity.
It alters the tomato's gene expression, affecting its smell.
It makes the tomato more colorful.
It enhances the tomato's sweetness.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a taste that human taste buds can differentiate?
Sour
Sweet
Umami
Spicy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is scent considered a major determinant of flavor?
Because it is only important for sweet foods.
Because it is unrelated to taste.
Because it can distinguish between one trillion different odors.
Because it is limited to a few types.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main finding of the 2016 study on refrigerated tomatoes?
Refrigerated tomatoes have higher sugar levels.
Refrigerated tomatoes become more acidic.
Refrigerated tomatoes ripen faster.
Refrigerated tomatoes produce fewer aroma compounds.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did researchers hypothesize about the reduced expression of genes in refrigerated tomatoes?
It is a way to increase acidity.
It is a response to increase sweetness.
It is an evolutionary response to conserve energy.
It is a method to enhance color.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does refrigeration generally affect the ripening process of fruits?
It makes fruits more colorful.
It has no effect on ripening.
It halts the ripening process.
It speeds up the ripening process.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to fruits when they are taken out of the fridge and placed on the counter?
They lose all their aroma compounds.
They stop ripening completely.
They become more acidic.
They start ripening again and recover flavor.
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