Which of the following is a function of the hormone ethylene?

Helps in the cell elongation

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Controls the seed dormancy

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Induces the ripening of the fruits

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Helps in the cell division in plants

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Solution

The correct option is C
Induces the ripening of the fruits

Ethylene is a gaseous hormone which helps in the ripening of fruits. An excess amount of ethylene causes the dropping of leaves and fruits. Cell division and cell elongation are promoted by hormones like auxins and cytokinins. Seed dormancy is controlled by abscisic acid.

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Hormones	Function
1.Ethylene	i. Helps in cell division.
2.Gibberellin	ii. Induces dormancy in buds and seeds
3.Cytokinin	iii. Helps in the ripening of fruit
4.Abscisic acid	iv. Causes bolting in plants

Which of the following plant hormone induces dormancy of seeds?

Plant Hormone	Functions
1. Auxin	Helps in the growth of plant tissue.
2. Cytokinin	Promotes cell division, delays aging of cells.
3. Ethylene	Inhibits growth and causes wilting of leaves, promoting dormancy of buds.
4. Gibberellin	This is a gaseous hormone that causes the ripening of fruits

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