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[#401] Commercial source for tartaric acid extraction is
Correct Answer

(B) Grapes

Explanation

Solution: The commercial source of tartaric acid extraction is Grapes . Tartaric acid is naturally found in grapes and bananas and has been reported to enhance the flavor of grape- and lime-flavored beverages. Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, most notably in grapes. Its salt, potassium bitartrate, commonly known as cream of tartar, develops naturally in the process of fermentation.

[#402] Which is the anti-gibberellin factor?
Correct Answer

(A) Cycocel

Explanation

Solution: Anti gibberellin factor is any substance that has the opposite effect of the Gibberellin hormone. It is usually a growth-inhibiting factor that causes dormancy and abscission. Cycocel is the anti-gibberellin factor. It is a chemical substance that acts as an anti-gibberellin thus it inhibits plant growth. It causes the growth of a thick and short stem. It is also known as dwarfing agent.

[#403] Which of the following is not a self pollinated vegetables
Correct Answer

(C) Chilli

Explanation

Solution: Among the given options, chili is not a self-pollinated vegetable. That means it can be successfully cultivated without self-pollination. Chilies widely used as vegetables and spice is an often cross-pollinated crop, where the extent of cross-pollination is up to 7 to 36 percent. The chili flower is pollinated by transferring pollen to the scar of the fruit leaf. The pollen is easily transferred by insects, both the pollen and the scar are sticky.

[#404] Inflorescence of Anthurium is
Correct Answer

(A) Spadix

Explanation

Solution: Inflorescence of Anthurium is Spadix. The spadix is a type of inflorescence having small flowers borne on a fleshy stem. Spadices are typical of the family Araceae, the arums or aroids. The spadix is typically surrounded by a leaf-like curved bract known as a spathe. Anthurium spp. Belongs to the family Araceae. It is a typical spadix with a large colourful spathe. The spadix and spathe are the main focus of Anthurium breeders, who develop cultivars in bright colours and unique shapes.

[#405] Basrai Dwarf and Amrit Sagar are the varieties of fruits because it blocks of
Correct Answer

(A) Banana