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    Question

    For low sugar content, potato tubers are stored

    at:
    A 5°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Potatoes stored below 10°C undergo cold-induced sweetening, where starch converts to sugars (glucose and fructose). This is undesirable for processing (e.g., frying), as sugars cause excessive browning. At 10°C, sugar accumulation is minimized while preventing spoilage. 

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