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What is the name of the hormone released by ripening fruits? What are its other functions?

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Solution

Ethylene:
The name of the hormone released by ripening fruits is Ethylene.
It helps ripen fruit and it is involved in the process of abscission, the dropping of leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Therefore, Ethylene is the name of the hormone released by ripening fruits.

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