Peaches may be ripened at home by enclosing them in a paper bag. This is due to the production of which hormone?
A) auxin
B) cytokinin
C) ethylene
D) abscisic acid
E) gibberellins

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Ethylene is a plant hormone that promotes ripening in fruits, including peaches. Enclosing peaches in a paper bag concentrates the ethylene gas they emit, speeding up the ripening process.

Peaches May Be Ripened at Home by Enclosing Them in a Paper