Multiple choice

The bitter or sharp taste of unripe fruits is due to high concentration of

  1. starch

  2. organic acids

  3. carotenoids

  4. lipids
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unripe fruits contain high concentrations of organic acids like citric acid (citrus), malic acid (apples), and oxalic acid. These acids decrease as fruits ripen and convert to sugars. Starch is converted to sugars during ripening, not acids.

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