As fruits ripen they emit a chemical called ethylene,which attracts fruit flies.The fruit flies damage the fruit,causing more odor to be released,which attracts more flies,which results in the attraction of still more flies.This is an example of

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This is an example of positive feedback because the initial attraction of fruit flies leads to more damage and odor release, which attracts even more fruit flies, resulting in a cycle that amplifies the original response. There is no indication that this process is being regulated to maintain homeostasis or that there is any kind of error signal or negative feedback mechanism in place.

As Fruits Ripen They Emit a Chemical Called Ethylene,which Attracts