Question

Avena coleoptile test to find out the amount of growth promoting hormones was discovered by

• A. F.W. Went
• B. L.J. Oudum
• C. K.Y. Thimann
• D. F. Skoog

Answer 1

The correct option is A F.W. Went

The Avena curvature experiment was performed by F. W. Went. Bioassay of auxin was performed to test the ability of auxin to stimulate shoot growth or inhibit root growth. In Avena curvature test, the angle of curvature of the cut tips of coleoptile is measured after placing auxin in agar on one side of the plant.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.