Question

Mention three differences between auxins and cytokinins.

Answer 1

1. Auxins are synthesised primarily in shoot apical meristems while cytokinins are primarily synthesised in roots.
(1 Mark)
2. Auxins promote cell elongation while cytokinins stimulate cell division in plants.
(1 Mark)
3. Auxins promote apical dominance while cytokinins inhibit the same.
(1 Mark)