What happens when fruit decomposes?
Just so, what happens when fruit decays?
Most fruits and vegetables go bad because of damage caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and mold, enzymatic processes or bruising. Enzymes, which occur naturally in live fruits and vegetables, are part of the natural aging process. Enzymatic browning leads to discoloration and later, spoilage.
In respect to this, what happens when an apple decomposes?
Food can be broken down initially by chemical reactions. For example, when apples are exposed to oxygen, a chemical reaction takes place called oxidization. This causes the apple to turn brown. Explain to students that some things slow down the decomposition of food, while other things make it happen more quickly.
A number of factors affect the rate of decomposition of organic matter: climate, substrate quality, and soil type. As a general rule, simpler compounds decompose more quickly than more complex compounds and decomposition is slower in climatic extremes.