Plant Growth And Development Question 165

Question: The ripening of fruits can be hastened by treatment with [CPMT 1994, 2001, 03; BHU 1990, 95, 2000; AMU 1989; MP PMT 1994; KCET 2000]

Options:

A) Gibberellic acid

B) Indole acetic acid

C) Florigen

D) Ethylene gas

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone and it is responsible for fruit ripening.