BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that plays an important role in inducing the ripening process for many fruits, together with other hormones and signals. An unripe fruit generally has low levels of ethylene. As the fruit matures, ethylene is produced as a signal to induce fruit ripening.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, Ethylene gas is used for the artificial ripening of fruits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apples. Apples are probably one of the most common ethylene producers, so keep them far away from your other produce! However, what’s interesting about apples is how ethylene affects it based on how long the apple was harvested.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ethylene is a gas released by some fruits and vegetables that causes produce to ripen faster. Some fruits and vegetables are more sensitive to ethylene than others. Why should I care? Fruits and vegetables that are stored incorrectly spoil quickly. This could mean lost profit for you.