Which of the following plant hormones is responsible for the ripening of fruits?

  • A Gibberellins
  • B Abscisic acid
  • C Ethylene
  • D Cytokinins

The correct answer is C. Ethylene

Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that plays an important role in inducing the ripening process for many fruits. 

As the fruit matures, ethylene is produced as a signal to induce fruit ripening.

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