MCQ
Ethylene is used for:
  • A
    Retarding ripening of tomatoes.
  • Hastening of ripening of fruits.
  • C
    Slowing down ripening of apples.
  • D
    Both $b$ and $c.$

Answer

Correct option: B.
Hastening of ripening of fruits.
Ethylene is a fruit ripening hormone. It stimulates all the biochemical changes which take place upon fruit ripening.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free