{"id":87764,"date":"2025-06-01T06:53:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87764"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:53:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:53:44","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-acids-is-predominantly-found-in-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-acids-is-predominantly-found-in-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following acids is predominantly found in tomatoes ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following acids is predominantly found in tomatoes ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Acetic acid&#8221; option2=&#8221;Tartaric acid&#8221; option3=&#8221;Oxalic acid&#8221; option4=&#8221;Lactic acid&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nTomatoes contain several organic acids, including citric acid, malic acid, and oxalic acid. While citric acid is often the most abundant overall acid, tomatoes are a particularly significant source of oxalic acid compared to many other common fruits and vegetables. Among the options provided, oxalic acid is the predominant one found in notable quantities in tomatoes.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nOxalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid (COOH-COOH) found in many plants. Acetic acid is the primary component of vinegar. Tartaric acid is found in grapes and tamarind. Lactic acid is produced during fermentation (e.g., in yogurt) and in muscles during strenuous exercise.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional_information\">\nThe presence of oxalic acid contributes to the tangy taste of tomatoes. While important for understanding nutritional content and potential interactions (like with calcium), it&#8217;s worth noting that the relative abundance of acids can vary slightly depending on the tomato variety and ripeness.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following acids is predominantly found in tomatoes ? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Acetic acid&#8221; option2=&#8221;Tartaric acid&#8221; option3=&#8221;Oxalic acid&#8221; option4=&#8221;Lactic acid&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Tomatoes contain several organic acids, including citric acid, malic acid, and oxalic acid. 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