Which plant hormone is primarily involved in fruit ripening?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which plant hormone is primarily involved in fruit ripening?
  1. Auxins
  2. Gibberellins
  3. Ethylene
  4. Cytokinins

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which plant hormone is primarily involved in fruit ripening?
Correct Answer: Ethylene
  • Step 1: Understand that plants produce hormones to regulate their growth and development.
  • Step 2: Identify that one of these hormones is called ethylene.
  • Step 3: Learn that ethylene is a gas that is produced by fruits as they start to ripen.
  • Step 4: Recognize that ethylene triggers the ripening process in fruits, making them softer and sweeter.
  • Step 5: Conclude that ethylene is the primary hormone involved in fruit ripening.
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