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Which combination of gases is suitable for fruit ripening?
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- 80% CO2 and 20% CH2
- 80% CH4 and 20% CO2
- 80% CO2 and 20% O2
- 80% C2H4 and 20% CO2
Correct Option: D
Ethylene acts physiologically as a hormone in plants. It stimulates the ripening of fruit, the opening of flowers, and the abscission (or shedding) of leaves. Its biosynthesis starts from methionine with 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) as a key intermediate.
