Question

Match the folllowing plant hormones with their correct function.

• A. Phototropism
• B. Fruit ripening
• C. Seed dormancy
• D. Seedless fruit

Answer 1

Abscisic acid inhibits seed from germinating in unfavourable conditions. Gibberellin is used to produce seedless fruits. Auxin causes bending of plant towards light and ethylene causes ripening of fruit. Cytokinin promotes cell division resulting in shoot and root growth.