When an unripe banana is sealed in a polythene bag, it reamins green for many days. But if an apple is also sealed in the same bag. The banana ripens and turns yellow within a few days. The reason is that apple

Options

A. Removes `O_(2)` released by the banana and thus promotes ripening
B. Produces `CO_(2)` which promotes ripening
C. Removes `CO_(2)` which inhibits ripening
D. Releases ethylene which promotes ripening

Answer

D

Explanation

In apple gaseous hormone ethylene is produced which helps in the ripening of banana to convert it yellow.