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Question
Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables kept in the refrigerator go limp and soggy.
Reason [R]: All green leafy vegetables are rich in high content of water.
Options
A is true and R is false.
A is false and R is true.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Assertion [A]: Green leafy vegetables often go limp and soggy when stored in the refrigerator due to the loss of water from the cells of the leaves. This happens because the cold environment of the refrigerator can cause the cells to lose turgor pressure, leading to wilting.
Assertion [R]: Green leafy vegetables are indeed rich in water content, which is essential for maintaining their structure and freshness.
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