A farmer stores his apple crop in a 30°F room with a 2% oxygen concentration. Select all of the following that support this action. Check All That Apply The low temperature slows mold and bacteria growth. The 2% oxygen concentration limits aerobic respiration. The low temperature increases aerobic respiration rates. The 2% oxygen concentration limits fermentation. Explanation Temperature is kept low in places where crops are stored to limit aerobic respiration and retard mold and bacteria growth. Oxygen concentration is generally kept below three percent to drastically reduce aerobic respiration, and above one percent to prevent undesirable increases in fermentation.
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