Asked by Luciano Emeaghara on Jul 08, 2024

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Which plant hormone is used by industry to cause fruits to drop from a tree?

A) indoleacetic acid
B) gibberellin
C) auxin
D) ethylene
E) abscisic acid

Ethylene

Plant hormone that causes ripening of fruit and is also involved in abscission.

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development, as well as stress responses such as closing stomata during drought conditions.

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that regulate aspects of growth and development, such as cell elongation.

  • Apprehend the significance and consequences of diverse plant hormones in the processes of growth, development, and propagation.
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Amanda MitchellJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ethylene is the plant hormone that is used by industry to cause fruits to drop from a tree. Ethylene promotes fruit ripening and senescence, and it can also trigger the abscission (dropping) of fruits and leaves.