Biology GCSE
ethene gas
What ethene gas means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of ethene gas
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A unique gaseous plant hormone that acts as a potent regulator of fruit ripening, promoting colour changes and tissue softening by activating cellulase enzymes.
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