Name the hormone which is produced in roots, transported in xylem, promotes plant growth and cell division?

Auxin

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Gibberellins

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Ethylene

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Cytokinins

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The correct option is D
Cytokinins

Cytokinins are one of the classical five plant hormones and they play an important role in several plant processes such as cell division and differentiation etc.

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Plant Hormone	Functions
1. Auxin	Helps in the growth of plant tissue.
2. Cytokinin	Promotes cell division, delays aging of cells.
3. Ethylene	Inhibits growth and causes wilting of leaves, promoting dormancy of buds.
4. Gibberellin	This is a gaseous hormone that causes the ripening of fruits

Which plant hormone promotes cell division and cell differentiation along with auxin?

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