Biologymedium · Past Paper
The hormone responsible for the ripening of fruits is:
AAuxin
BCytokinin
CEthylene
DGibberellin
✓ Correct Answer: C — Ethylene
Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that promotes the ripening of fruits.
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