Question

The hormone responsible for enhancement of the respiration rate of fruits thereby leading to its early ripening is ________

• A. Auxin
• B. GA3
• C. Ethylene
• D. ABA

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ethylene

• Ethylene is the hormone responsible for enhancement of the respiration rate of fruits thereby leading to its early ripening.

• Auxin and GA3 induces parthenocarpy of fruits.

• ABA acts as a stress hormone.