Cytokinins which have specific effect in cytokinesis are modified forms of
A
Cytosine
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B
Adenine
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C
Guanine
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D
Thiamine
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Solution
The correct option is B Adenine Cytokinin is a plant hormone. It has the specific effect in cytokinesis in plants. It is modified form of adenine. Kinetin, zeatin, and 6-benzylaminopurine are adenine type cytokinins. It is adenine molecule that is modified by the addition of 5-carbon sidechains off the 6 position.