Question

Identify the correct statement(s) related to gibberellins.

• A. ${\mathrm{GA}}_1$ was the first gibberellin to be discovered.
• B. The transport of gibberellins is polar.
• C. Gibberellins promotes internode elongation.
• D. Gibberellins hasten maturity period.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Gibberellins hasten maturity period.

${\mathrm{GA}}_3$ was the first gibberellin to be discovered. The transport of gibberellins is non polar. Gibberellins (GAs) produce a wide range of physiological responses like promotes internode elongation, hasten maturity period, cause fruits to improve their shape, delay senescence, etc.