The sex cells can later combine to form offspring with the full number of chromosomes. The random sorting of chromosomes during meiosis assures that each new sex cell, and therefore each new offspring, has a unique genetic inheritance.
Fresh pineapple doesn't store long at room temperatureâtwo days, tops. You might get an additional three days if you refrigerate it. The fact is, you can, and the process is pretty quick and simple. The trickiest part of freezing pineapple is picking out a ripe one. The peak season for fresh pineapple runs from March to July, but pineapples are available for sale in most grocery stores year-round. To choose a good pineapple, start with smell.
If storing at room temperature, use within two days. Storing at room temperature will increase the acidity level of the pineapple, but will not improve sweetness. You can extend the lifespan to three to five days by refrigerating the whole pineapple in a perforated plastic bag. Once trimmed and cut, be sure the pineapple is covered in juice in an airtight container, refrigerate and use within five to seven days. Let the fruit return to room temperature before eating to improve flavor. Freshly cut pineapple can be frozen in juice or syrup, but it will lose some flavor. Peel, core and cut into chunks. Place in airtight plastic bags or covered containers with their natural juice and freeze up to 6 months. Canned pineapple is available in slices, chunks, crushed, and juice. It takes three pineapples to produce one can of sliced rings. Fancy grade comes from the sweeter bottom portion of the pineapple.