Question

    Which hormone is responsible for the ripening of

    fruits?
    A Auxin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cytokinin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ethylene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gibberellin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ethylene is a gaseous hormone that speeds up fruit ripening by breaking down cell walls and converting starch to sugar.

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