Which plant hormone causes the ripening of fruits?
A
Ethylene
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B
Gibberellin
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C
Cytokinin
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D
Auxin
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Solution
The correct option is A Ethylene Ethylene is a plant hormone which causes the ripening of the fruits. The major changes that are seen include fruit softening, sweetening, and colour change.