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Bacteria breaking down the items is what causes things to rot. When fruits such as apples, bananas and tomatoes ripen, they give off a gas called ethylene. Ethylene gas accelerates the ripening process, which will lead to over ripening.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agovarious decomposers such as bacteria and fungus
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∙ 13y agothe heat makes an apple rot because if in a warm area heat will; enhance the rotting process by acting as a catalyst of all chemical reactions
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∙ 7y agoThe causes are the chemical transformations, water evaporation and the action of microorganisms.
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Do apples rot in hot or cold climates fastest?
Apple rot faster in hot climate .
What is blossom end rot?
Blossom end rot is a problem on tomatoes caused by faulty watering it causes a large black splodge on the bottom of the fruit.
Why do fungi and bacteria cause rotting to compost?
Fungi and Bacteria causes compost to rot because they are microbes...
Can an apple be affected by bacteria?
You need moist and warmth and let it rot and surely the bacteria will start to grow within 2~3 days.
Why is rot important?
why is rot important
Can Coke rot an apple?
Yes vinegar does rot an apple
Does air effect if an apple turns brown if so how?
The oxygen in the air causes food to rot.
Does a seed rot with a apple?
No, the seed does not rot with an apple. The apple is actually the nutrients a seed would use to germinate.
Which apple will rot first?
i think a green apple will rot first than a red apple because a red apple is the most strongest apple.
Will an apple or potato rot first?
I think the apple
Why does a lemon make an apple rot?
Lemon juice preserves the apple and keeps it from oxidizing. People use it on apple slices to prevent them from browning. It does not make them rot.
Does a frozen apple rot?
Yes.
Does an frozen apple rot?
no it dose not!
What would rot faster banana or apple?
Under the same conditions, a strawberry will rot much faster than an apple.
How long does it take for a red apple to rot?
If an apple is left in sunlight, it will be rotten in 4 days minimum. the sunshine is what will make it rot faster.
Can an apple rot your teeth?
No, depending if you have a DIET while you eat the apple.
Which one would rot faster an egg or an apple?
an egg would rot faster
