The student provides a focused and detailed description of the main topic and research question, as well as relevant background information on fruit ripening. The biology behind fruit ripening and ethylene ripening is explained clearly. The null and alternative hypotheses are stated and the methodology is highly appropriate and focused on answering the research question, with appropriate steps to assure the relevancy and validity of the obtained results. However, the student did not show full awareness of ethical and environmental concerns that can arise during the experiment.
