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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 13. Plant growth and development

Read the following statements on plant growth and development.
(A) Parthenocarpy can be induced by auxins.
(B) Plant growth regulators can be involved in promotion as well as inhibition of growth.
(C) Dedifferentiation is a pre-requisite for re-differentiation.
(D) Abscisic acid is a plant growth promoter.
(E) Apical dominance promotes the growth of lateral buds.

Choose the option with all correct statements.

  1. A A, B, C only
  2. B A, C, E only
  3. C A, D, E only
  4. D B, D, E only
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Correct Answer

(A) A, B, C only

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ABA is a plant growth inhibitor and an inhibitor of plant metabolism.
Apical dominance promotes growth of apical bud.
Statements A, B and C are correct.