alleryEthylene can fit either group of PGRs, but it is largely
AA promoter of seed formation
BA promoter of cell division
CAn inhibitor of growth activities
DA promoter of pattern formation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An inhibitor of growth activities
Although it has some promoting effects, gaseous ethylene acts mostly as an inhibitor of growth activities.
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