MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Role of Abscisic Acid

Choose the co...

Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Which of the following plant hormones, developing in apical bud, inhibits the growth of lower auxillary buds?

A

Abscisic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Auxin

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Cytokinin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Ethylene

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Auxin
In most higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance. Removal of shoot tips (decapitation) usually results in the growth of lateral buds.
So, the correct option is 'Auxin'.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Very short answer type.
Which plant hormone, developing in an apical bud, inhibits the growth of lower axillary buds?

Q. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Which of the following plant hormones stimulates the ripening of fruit and inhibits plant growth?

Q. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

Dormancy in seeds and buds can be broken by application of which of the following plant hormones?

Q. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Which of the following plant hormones is a growth inhibitor?

Q. Assertion :Suppression of growth of auxillary buds is called apical dominance. Reason: It is due to effect of downward movement of Auxin from apical region towards the lower side.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Plant Growth Regulators

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Role of Abscisic Acid

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon