Biology
Assertion (A): Ethylene is the only hormone which is a gas at ordinary temperature.
Reason (R): It helps in the ripening of fruits and is produced in the roots.
- Both A and R are True
- Both A and R are False
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
Chemical Coordination in Plants
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Answer
A is True and R is False.
Explanation
Ethylene is produced in various tissues of plants, especially in fruits, leaves, and flowers, rather than specifically in the roots.
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