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Which of the following compounds control ripening in tomatoes?

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Which of the following compounds control ripening in tomatoes?

(a) Auxin

(b) Cytokinin

(c) Ethylene

(d) Jasmonic acid

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Right option is (c) Ethylene

Easy explanation: Ripening of tomatoes is controlled by ethylene. It is a plant hormone. Other plant hormones such as auxin and cytokinin are growth hormones.

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