Sunrise Salad: The Fruit Ripening Experiment

If fruits are exposed to sunlight, then they will ripen faster than fruits kept in the dark.

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   Step 1: Place two bananas and two apples in separate clear plastic bags.

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   Step 2: Label two bags for sunlight exposure and two bags for a dark place.

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   Step 3: Place the sunlight bags near a window and the other bags in a dark drawer.

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   Step 4: Observe the fruits daily and record any changes in color, texture, and smell.

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   Step 5: Use a thermometer to note the temperature in each location.

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   Step 6: Measure any changes in size using a ruler.

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   Step 7: Record observations and photograph changes each day.

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   Step 8: Compare and analyze the ripening process at the end of 10 days.

Fruits exposed to sunlight are expected to ripen faster, changing color and texture due to increased ethylene production.

• Display before-and-after photos of the fruits.

• Create a timeline of the ripening process on a poster.

• Discuss the role of ethylene gas in fruit ripening.