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Papain is related to which crop?
Papain is related to which crop?
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Papain is harvested from green papaya; handle latex with care to avoid skin irritation.
Updated On: Nov 9, 2025
- Mango
- Guava
- Ber
- Papaya
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Papain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from the latex of unripe papaya fruit (Carica papaya), used in meat tenderizing and pharmaceuticals.
Step 2: Mango, Guava, and Ber do not produce papain as a significant enzyme.
Step 2: Mango, Guava, and Ber do not produce papain as a significant enzyme.
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