Multiple choice

Which gas is responsible for triggering fruit ripening?

  1. Ethylene

  2. Ethane

  3. Methane

  4. Helium
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Explanation

Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that triggers and regulates the fruit ripening process. It's produced by fruits themselves and acts as a chemical signal that stimulates ripening, which is why placing unripe fruit near ripe fruit speeds up the process.

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