Which hormone is responsible for fruit ripening?
Correct answer: A. Ethylene
- A. Ethylene
- B. Auxin
- C. Ethyl chloride
- D. Cytokinin
Explanation
(a) : Ethylene is largely a growth inhibiting phytohormone but is also involved in some growth promotion activities. It has been established that Chapterwise NEETAIPMT SOLUTIONS ethylene is a fruit ripening hormone. Ethylene stimulates all the biochemical changes which take place at the time of fruit ripening.
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