Plants have many different hormones that influence their growth, development, and life cycle. for example, a cluster of over-ripe bananas on the counter can cause a newer apple to begin to ripen more quickly and go bad. which hormone below is found in many fruits and can become airborne and cause over-ripening and abscission? a. abscisic acid b. auxin c. cytokin d. ethylene

The correct answer is option D. ethylene.

Explanation:

Ethylene is a simple complex plant hormone and is created or produced by all organs. Ethylene is a gaseous hormone. It is transported through the spaces between cells of plants. It is responsible for fruits ripening, and causing abscission or leaves to be shed.

Ethylene promotes or flower formation in specific types of plants such as mangoes, lychees, and pineapple.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.