Kinetin, a modified form of adenine was discovered from

Autoclaved herring sperm DNA

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The correct option is B Autoclaved herring sperm DNA
Kinetin is a modified form of adenine which is discovered by Miller and Skoog as a compound from autoclaved herring sperm DNA. Herring is a fish. From it's sperm, DNA is isolated which is sterilized using steam at high pressure which is called autoclaved herring sperm DNA. From this, kinetin was isolated which has ability to induce cell division.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Autoclaved herring sperm DNA.'

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