Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Ripening hormone is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Ethylene

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ethylene”.
Ethylene is a plant hormone that plays a crucial role in the ripening of fruits.

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