Ethylene

Real World Example

Imagine you're hosting a party and have invited a few early guests who start dancing, setting the mood for everyone else to join in. Just like those enthusiastic guests, ethylene gas acts as a catalyst, transforming the atmosphere and encouraging change—in this case, ripening fruit. The early dancers are akin to ethylene molecules; they initiate the process, causing nearby fruits to 'join the dance' and ripen faster, creating a domino effect that leads to a room—or a fruit basket—full of lively activity.