Placing a ripe apple with other apples that are not ripe will cause the other apples to ripen sooner due to the release of ____.
A) brassinosteroids
B) ethylene
C) auxins
D) oligosaccharins
E) abscisic acid

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Ethylene is a plant hormone known for its role in ripening processes. A ripe apple releases ethylene gas, which can speed up the ripening of nearby apples.

Placing a Ripe Apple with Other Apples That Are Not