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Chemical coordination in plants — Biology STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyChemical coordination in plants1 Mark
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
(b) Hastening of ripening of fruits
Explanation:
Ethylene is widely used in agriculture to hasten the ripening of fruits. It is a natural plant hormone that is released by fruits and acts as a ripening agent. When applied externally, it can speed up the ripening process. This application is particularly useful in controlling and synchronizing fruit ripening for commercial purposes.

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