Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: Elongation of reduced stem is possible due to application of gibberellin hormone. Statement 2: Gibberellin stimulates cell division and cell elongation.
A
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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B
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
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C
Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
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D
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
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Solution
The correct option is A Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Gibberellin is a hormone present in plants which helps in stem and root elongation, seed germination and floral development. It stimulates division of cell and elongation of cell in plant stem and roots.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.'