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Lettuce wilts in an apple due to the release of ethylene gas by the apple as it ripens. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that promotes ripening and can lead to the breakdown of cell structures in lettuce, causing it to lose moisture and become limp. Additionally, the closed environment of storage can trap moisture and create conditions that enhance this wilting effect.

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