NEET Biology question

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Ethylene causes acceleration of fruit ripening in tomato, and maleic hydrazide (an auxin-type growth retardant) delays sprouting of potato tubers. Ethylene also promotes femaleness in cucumber flowers. Which statement correctly describes the function of GA in this context?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Ethylene is responsible for accelerating tomato fruit ripening, delaying potato sprouting (via related growth retardants), and promoting femaleness in cucumber flowers,

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