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Which statement about plant hormones is correct?

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Ethylene inhibits fruit ripening. Auxin promotes lateral bud growth. Abscisic acid induces seed dormancy. Correct Gibberellins prevent seed germination.

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Abscisic acid induces seed dormancy and inhibits germination. Ethylene promotes fruit ripening, and auxin suppresses lateral bud growth (apical dominance).

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