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Tomatoes would not have turned red if__________________?

Correct answer: C. There were no ripe apples in the box

  • A. They were kept at the bottom layer of the box
  • B. They were mixed with the ripe apples
  • C. There were no ripe apples in the box
  • D. Less " hey" had been put in the box

Explanation

Ripe apples release ethylene, a plant hormone that promotes tomato ripening and red colour development. Without ripe apples, this added source of ethylene would be absent.

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