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5.4 Plant hormones

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Question 6

Pears are picked while they are unripe. They are transported for several days before ethene is added at a distribution centre.

Which statement gives the reason for adding the ethene only after transport?

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A

The pears stay firm during transport, so they are less easily damaged

B

The pears increase in size during transport, so ethene is added after growth is complete

C

The pears ripen during transport, so they are ready to eat before ethene is added

D

The seeds in the pears remain dormant during transport, so ethene is added to start germination

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5.4 Plant hormones Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.4 Plant hormones

87 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.4 Plant hormones, covering 5.4.1 Control and coordination and 5.4.2 Use of plant hormones (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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