Gibberellins differ from auxins because these cause

Root initiation

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Stem elongation

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Cell-division

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Reduction in the length of internodes

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Solution

The correct option is B
Stem elongation

Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that regulate growth and influence various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, dormancy .

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Identify the pair that is correctly matched from the given.

Auxin – cell division
Gibberellin – internodal elongation
Cytokinin – fruit ripening
Ethylene – apical dominance

Q. Choose the right from the following.
(i) In light, hormone auxin, helps the cells to grow longer in plants.
(ii) Plant hormone gibberellins help in growth of a stem.
(iii) Cytokinin inhibits cell division.
(iv) Abscisic acid promotes growth in plants.

Q. Match the names of the phytohormones with the roles listed.

	List I		List II
A	Auxin	p	Internodal elongation
B	Gibberellin	q	Cell division
C	Cytokinin	r	Ripening of fruits
D	Ethylene	s	Abscission
		t	Apical dominance

Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Elongation of reduced stem is possible due to application of gibberellin hormone.
Statement 2: Gibberellin stimulates cell division and cell elongation.

Q. Read the following statements:-
(a) Auxins are group of plant hormones synthesized at the shot-tip of the plant.
(b) Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation.
(c) Cytokinins delay the ageing in leaves.
(d) Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor.
Correct statements are _____________.

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Gibberellins differ from auxins because these cause

The correct option is B Stem elongation Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that regulate growth and influence various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, dormancy .

The correct option is B
Stem elongation

Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that regulate growth and influence various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, dormancy .