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From what i know it is what happens to fruits and vegetables after been exposed to oxygen (damaged in some way). It is a defensive mechanism used by fruit and vegetables to protect itself from infection as benzoquinone is toxic to bacteria.
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What were the two important crops in Egypt?
Bread Fruit Vegetables
Why is it important to eat 5 fruit and vegetable a day?
it is important to eat 5 fruit and vegetables a day because it keeps you healthy.
Why is farming important?
farming is important in different ways because it provides fruit, vegetables, and clothing
Why are fruit and vegetables important for us?
They both are high in nutrients that are essential to our health.
What does fruit and vegetables give us?
Fruit and vegetables are low in energy, packed with protective plant compounds, vitamins, minerals and fibre. This is what fruit and veg. gives us when we eat which is why it's important to have your 5-a-day!
What is tomato fruit or vegetables?
Tomato is a fruit
Are peas Fruit or vegetables?
Peas are vegetables.
Which contains more water fruit or vegetables?
Vegetables contains more water than fruit
Are Cucumbers Vegetables or Fruit?
A cucumber is a plant which bears fruit. When you eat a cucumber, you are technically eating a fruit. Legally, they are sold as vegetables due to how consumers view them. This is similar to a tomato.Cucumbers are vegetables.
What different categories do vegetables fall into?
Fruit and vegetables
Are Capers fruit or vegetables?
They are actually a flower.
Is the xerophytic plants fruit or vegetables?
It is a vegetable.
