Auxins are mostly produced in

Shoot

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Meristematic region of stem

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Root

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Leaf buds

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Solution

The correct option is B Meristematic region of stem
Auxin is a plant hormone that is involved in various physiological processes. It promotes cell elongation. Hence, it is mostly produced in the meristematic region of stem. It is also present on the tip of roots and buds.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Auxins are abundantly produced in :

(a) base of the root (b) base of the shoot

(d) meristematic region of the shoot

Assertion (A): Decapitation of shoot tip in plants induces the growth of their lateral buds

Reason (R): Accumulation of auxins in lateral buds causes inhibition of their growth

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