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Explain (HT only) that ethene controls cell division and fruit ripening.

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Plant hormones (biology only)

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Control and coordination

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In the subtopic Control and coordination, this learning objective focuses on explain (HT only) that ethene controls cell division and fruit ripening. Within Plant hormones (biology only), students should explain this idea in the exact curriculum context rather than as an isolated fact. Approved keywords for this objective include ethene, HT only, and ripening. ethene means a plant hormone that regulates cell division and is involved in the ripening of fruits. Avoid students often confuse ethene's role in fruit ripening with its role in other plant processes, such as growth or photosynthesis; instead focus on the specific function of ethene in regulating cell division and the ripening process, and differentiate it from other hormones and their roles. For exam answers, focus on how ethene influences cell division and the ripening process in fruits. Create a mind map linking ethene to its effects on various fruits.

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ethenefruit ripening

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This objective helps connect Control and coordination to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Plant hormones (biology only).

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  • Misunderstanding Ethene's Role: Focus on the specific function of ethene in regulating cell division and the ripening process, and differentiate it from other hormones and their roles.

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