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Ripening apples produce ethylene (C2H4), a plant growth hormone. The ethylene promotes the growth (ripening) of the banana. The paper bag stops the ethylene from dispersing -- it keeps the ethylene concentration high.

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Q: Why does a paper bag have to contain an apple in order for a banana to ripen well?
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