Cell elongation in plants is caused by ....................... .

Auxin

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Gibberellin

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Florigen

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Traumatin

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Solution

The correct option is A Auxin
A- Auxin is a plant hormone produced in the stem and root tip that promotes cell elongation, stem and root growth. Auxins have four characteristic effects on plant growth: 1) Stimulating shoot elongation 2)Controlling seedling orientation 3)Stimulates root branching 4) Promoting fruit development.
So the correct option is A.

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