How is the starch utilized by the seedling? and Name the hormone that is responsible for fruit ripening

a) How is the starch utilized by the seedling?

  • Diastase enzyme breaks down/digests/hydrolyces starch to glucose
  • Some glucose used to make cellulose (which is incorporated into new cells)
  • Some glucose oxidized to release energy used in chemical activities taking place) in the growing tips

b) Name the hormone that is responsible for fruit ripening

  • Ethylene

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