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The fruit after ripping becomes soft. It is due to ?A. dissolution of tannin in sapB. dissolution of middle lamellaC. formation of ethylene gasD. formation of auxin
Answer: OPTION B) dissolution of middle lamella
Explanation: Middle lamella is a layer of pectin that is present outside primary cell wall and acts as cementing between cells. It provides extra rigidness and strength to the plant tissue. During ripening of the fruit, the middle lamella gets dissolved to make the fruit soft and pulpy.
