eli5 What actually makes a fruit “ripe”?

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Title. In addition, why does fruit become even sweeter when it ripens?

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ethylene gas, its a plant hormone that triggers the conversion of starch to sugar. it can be used to artificially control the ripening of fruits like bananas and apples and why storing them together ca cause them to ripen more quickly.

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