MDCAT Biology MCQ #2478

A botanist wants to produce seedless tomatoes by inducing fruit development without the need for pollination. Which hormone should be applied?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2478

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A botanist wants to produce seedless tomatoes by inducing fruit development without the need for pollination. Which hormone should be applied?

    • A) Auxins
    • B) Gibberellins
    • C) Ethene
    • D) Abscisic acid

    Answer: Auxins

    Explanation: Auxins can induce fruit development without fertilization, known as parthenocarpy; ethene is tempting because it is associated with the later ripening stage.