Plant Growth and Development
- Phytochrome is involved in
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Refer Answer 42.
Correct Option: C
Refer Answer 42.
- Apical dominance is caused by
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Apical dominance is the phenomenon by which presence of apical bud does not allow lateral buds to grow. Apical dominance is due to auxin. When shoot tip is cut; then lateral buds start growing.
Correct Option: D
Apical dominance is the phenomenon by which presence of apical bud does not allow lateral buds to grow. Apical dominance is due to auxin. When shoot tip is cut; then lateral buds start growing.
- Bananas can be prevented from over-ripening by
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Ascorbic acid is an organic acid with antioxidant properties. Its appearance is white to light yellow crystals or powder. It is water soluble. The L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid is commonly known as Vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is easily oxidized and so is used as a reductant in photographic developer solutions and as a preservative.
Correct Option: C
Ascorbic acid is an organic acid with antioxidant properties. Its appearance is white to light yellow crystals or powder. It is water soluble. The L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid is commonly known as Vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is easily oxidized and so is used as a reductant in photographic developer solutions and as a preservative.
- The hormone responsible for apical dominance is
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Apical dominance is caused by the action of auxins. IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid) is a naturally occurring auxin.
Correct Option: A
Apical dominance is caused by the action of auxins. IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid) is a naturally occurring auxin.
- Abscisic acid causes
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Abscisic acid is a stress hormone. During desication abscisic acid is synthesized which reduces transpiration by closure of stomata. It conserves water.
Correct Option: A
Abscisic acid is a stress hormone. During desication abscisic acid is synthesized which reduces transpiration by closure of stomata. It conserves water.