Which plant hormone causes the ripening of fruits?

Ethylene

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Gibberellin

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Cytokinin

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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.

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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