Select the correct option pertaining to the plant growth hormone cytokinin.

Promotes growth of terminal buds

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Promotes wilting of leaves

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Promotes cell division

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Prevents growth of roots

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Solution

The correct option is C Promotes cell division
Cytokinin is a plant growth hormone that is present in in plant roots and shoots. It promotes cell division, cell growth & differentiation and faciltates the growth of a plant while working along with auxin.

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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

Name the plant hormone:
A. which inhibits growth and causes wilting of leaves.
B. which promotes cell division.

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