Fruit ripening is promoted by

Ethylene

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S O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is D Ethylene
Ethylene is a plant hormone. It is also called as ripening hormone as it is responsible for ripening of fruits. Fruit ripening is accompanied by increase rate of respiration. Due to increased respiration, complex carbohydrates are broken down into simpler sugars and cell wall becomes soft. It inhibits cell division.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Ethylene'.

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