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The ripening of fruits can be hastened by treatment with

A

gibberellins

B

cytokinins

C

ethylene gas

D

auxin

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C
Ethylene is a simple gaseous hydrocarbon, which is a naturally occurring plant hormone. It induces artificial ripening of fruits.
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