Ethylene is a simple gaseous phytohormone that is synthesised from .

tryptophan

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methionine

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tyrosine

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acetyl CoA

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The correct option is B methionine
Ethylene is a simple gaseous plant growth inhibitor and is synthesized from the amino acid methionine. It is synthesized in large amounts by tissues undergoing senescence and ripening fruits.

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