Answer: Ethephon.
- A IAA
- B NAA
- C 2,4-D
- D Ethephon
Correct answer: D. Ethephon
Explanation: Ethephon in solution slowly releases ethylene, and is widely used to ripen fruit uniformly.
Geometric growth (where both daughter cells keep dividing) produces this classic S-shaped curve: a slow lag phase, a rapid exponential phase, and a levelling-off stationary phase as nutrients or space become limiting - the same fundamental pattern seen in population growth.
Concept context
Phases of plant growth, the five classical plant hormones plus newer ones, photoperiodism, vernalization, and seed dormancy.