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Terpene flavoured fruits are:

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Terpenes are built from "isoprene" units ($C_5H_8$). They are not only flavor agents but also act as natural defense mechanisms for the plant.
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
  • Citrus fruits and mango
  • Sapota and banana
  • Guava and sapota
  • Banana and custard apple
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The Correct Option is A

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Terpenes are hydrocarbon compounds that give many fruits their characteristic aroma. Citrus fruits owe most of their peel fragrance to a terpene called limonene, and mangoes get their resinous, sweet smell from terpenes like terpinolene and alpha-pinene. Fruits such as banana, guava, sapota and custard apple rely mostly on esters and other volatiles for their flavour instead. So citrus fruits and mango are the terpene flavoured pair.
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