When an unripe banana is sealed in a polythene bag,it remains 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

  • 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

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