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Mention the function of the following plant hormones.
(i) Auxin
(ii) Cytokinin [2 Marks]

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(i) Auxin helps in unidirectional shoot and root growth. [1 Mark]
(ii) Cytokinin helps promote lateral growth and induces branching. [1 Mark]

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