STANDARDBotany-Plant Growth Regulators
STANDARD Botany Ethylene MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The ripening of fruits can be hastened by treatment with
A
Gibberellic acid
B
Indole acetic acid
C
Florigen
D
Ethylene gas
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Ethylene gas is known to promote the ripening of fruits by accelerating the breakdown of cell walls and conversion of starches to sugars.
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