BRAINCAKEFruit Ripening
Ethene gas is a plant hormone involved in the ripening of climacteric fruits i.e. fruits that continue to ripen after they have been picked. Ethene causes the respiration rate to increase and triggers a sequence of chemical reactions./p>
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Key terms in this lesson
- Hormone
- A chemical messenger, secreted directly into the blood by an endocrine gland, that travels to target cells and alters their activity.
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