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Biology Question on plant growth and development

Ethylene is used for

A

retarding ripening of tomatoes

B

hastening of ripening of fruits

C

slowing down ripening of apples

D

both (b) and (c)

Answer

hastening of ripening of fruits

Explanation

Solution

Ethylene is a fruit ripening hormone. It stimulates all the biochemical changes which take place upon fruit ripening.