GK QUESTION#3934
Identify the correct pairing between a plant hormone and its primary physiological function:
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Answer
B. Ethylene - Ripening of fruits
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Ethylene promotes ripening, particularly of climacteric fruits. Cytokinins typically promote cell division and delay leaf senescence; auxins support elongation and apical dominance, while gibberellins promote stem elongation and germination in suitable contexts.