NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentPractice
Which combination of gases is suitable for fruit ripening?
Options
- ACO 2 and C 2 H 6
- BCH 4 and CO 2
- CCO 2 and O 2
- DC 2 H 4 and CO 2
Correct answer
D. C 2 H 4 and CO 2
Step-by-step solution
Ethylene acts physiologically as a hormone in plants. It stimulates the ripening of fruit, the opening of flowers, and the abscission (or shedding) of leaves. Its biosynthesis starts from methionine with 1-arninocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) as a key intermediate.