Question

Study the given figure and answer the following:

1. What phenomenon is being shown in the above figure?
2. Name the hormone responsible for the above changes.
3. Mention another feature of this hormone.

Answer 1

1. The phenomenon shown in the figure is fruit ripening.
2. The plant hormone responsible for these changes is Ethylene.
3. Another feature of this hormone is that it promotes senescence (aging) and the natural falling of aging leaves and flowers.