In the Discoloration of Cut Fruit, Such as Apples, What

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the discoloration of cut fruit, such as apples, what is the role of the citrate and citric acid?

• A) It oxidizes the fruit.
• B) It reduces the fruit.
• C) It reacts with oxygen.
• D) It reacts with the enzymes.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Clonal Selection Theory

A fundamental principle in immunology that explains how lymphocytes proliferate and differentiate in response to specific antigens, leading to immune memory.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the body's immune response by producing antibodies.

Plasma Cells

White blood cells that produce antibodies, playing a critical role in the immune system's response to infection and disease.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize, bind to, and help neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.