In indian cuisine, sometimes a papaya is added to make meat cook faster. which of the following is a plausible explanation of why this method speeds the chemical changes that occur during cooking.

Ithink you forgot to add the options but based on my research the correct answer is "papaya contains the enzyme papain, which breaks down some of the meat's proteins, thereby hastening the cooking process."  you for posting your question. i hope that this answer you. let me know if you need more .