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A student wants to test different hormones for a science fair project.
Which of the hormones listed below the student use to increase the rate
of ripen of fruit? *
Gibberlinins
Ctyokinins
Auxins
Ethylene

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Answer:

Ethylene

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethylene is a hormone required to trigger fruit ripening, and it can be blocked by using synthetic compounds, such as 1-methyl-cyclo-propene (1-MCP).

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