Selecting the Exception Four of the Five Answers Listed Below

question 4

Multiple Choice

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are characteristics of ethylene. Select the EXCEPTION.

• A) a source is aging plant tissues
• B) promotes fruit ripening
• C) triggers cells division
• D) is a gas
• E) inhibits cell elongation

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Definitions:

Gene Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can affect how a gene functions, potentially leading to genetic disorders or variations.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept from evolutionary biology, suggesting that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Herbert Spencer

A British philosopher and sociologist who contributed to the development of social Darwinism and emphasized the importance of individualism and societal evolution.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and natural selection.