NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which one of the following is a “Fruit Ripening Hormone”?

A	Auxin
B	ABA
C	Ethylene
D	Polyamines

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Ethylene is a hormone responsible for fruit ripening.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abscisic acid (ABA) and ethylene are the major regulators of ripening and senescence in both dry and fleshy fruits, as demonstrated by numerous ripening-defective mutants, effects of exogenous hormone application, and transcriptome analyses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ethene is used as natural fruit ripening hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ethylene plays a vital role in the natural ripening of fruits. It is a hormone produced naturally within the fruits to stimulate ripening process.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ethylene is a gas released by some fruits and vegetables that causes produce to ripen faster. Some fruits and vegetables are more sensitive to ethylene than others. Why should I care? Fruits and vegetables that are stored incorrectly spoil quickly. This could mean lost profit for you.

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