Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 31.1, Problem 3CC
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Ethylene production during fruit ripening exemplifies which type of feedback mechanism.
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Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone which promotes fruit ripening, triple-response during physical stress, senescence and leaf abscission.
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