The ripening of fruit is observed due to _________.

auxin

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gibberellins

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ethylene

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cytokinin

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Solution

The correct option is C ethylene
Plant hormones are chemicals which help to coordinate growth, development, and responses to the environment.
Some of the plant hormones along with their functions are mentioned below:

Auxin Responsible for cell elongation

Gibberellin Stem elongation and to break dormancy of seeds

Cytokinin Promotes cell division

Abscisic acid Keeps the seed in dormant stage

Ethylene Ripening of fruit

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Auxin	Responsible for cell elongation
Gibberellin	Stem elongation and to break dormancy of seeds
Cytokinin	Promotes cell division
Abscisic acid	Keeps the seed in dormant stage
Ethylene	Ripening of fruit