STANDARDBotany-Plant Growth Regulators
STANDARD Botany Ethylene MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
When an unripe banana is sealed in a polythene bag, it remains green for many days. But if an apple is also sealed in the same bag, the banana ripens and turns yellow within a few days. The reason is that Apple
A
Removes O₂ released by the banana and thus promotes ripening
B
Produces CO₂ which promotes ripening
C
Removes CO₂ which inhibits ripening
D
Releases ethylene which promotes ripening
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
In apple, gaseous hormone ethylene is produced which helps in the ripening of banana to convert it yellow.
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