Agent orange is a herbicide that contains synthetic
A
Auxin
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B
Cytokinin
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C
Gibberellins
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D
Pigments
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Solution
The correct option is A Auxin When the auxins are present in higher concentration, they inhibit growth and are toxic to the plants. The mixture of two auxins, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T are known as agent orange. It is a dioxin weedicide. This weedicide was used by the U.S military in the Vietnam war to remove the forest cover which was used for hiding by the soldiers.