Question

mangoes emit ethylene, and carrots are ethylene sensitive. what is most likely to happen if you store both of these together?
a. both will be unaffected.
b. both will rot.
c. the carrots will rot.
d. the mangoes will rot.
e. other food items will rot.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand ethylene's role

Ethylene is a plant hormone that can accelerate ripening and spoilage.

Step2: Analyze mango - carrot interaction

Mangoes emit ethylene. Carrots are sensitive to ethylene. The ethylene from mangoes will affect the sensitive carrots, likely causing them to rot. Mangoes are the emitters and not directly affected by their own ethylene in this context (as the question is about the interaction effect). There is no indication other food items (option E) are present. Option A is wrong as there will be an effect. Option B (both rot) is incorrect as mangoes are the ethylene emitters and not the main ones to rot due to this interaction. Option D (mangoes rot) is incorrect as the key is the effect on the ethylene - sensitive carrots.

Answer:

C. The carrots will rot.