Potatoes should be stored in dark because 1 Exposure to light results in their starch...........

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Potatoes should be stored in dark because:

1. Exposure to light results in their starch converted into sugar making them sweet

2. Light promotes synthesis of an alkaloid, solamine, which is toxic

3. Light exposure promotes tuber sprouting making them unsuitable for consumption

Which of the above statements given is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3

Only 2

2 and 3

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Explanation:

Potatoes should be stored in dark because light promotes synthesis of an alkaloid, solamine, which is toxic.
Potatoes don't need to be refrigerated and should ideally be stored in a dark environment at about 45 to 50-degrees Fahrenheit. At warmer or more humid temperatures, they have a tendency to start sprouting or going bad.