Select the correct statement regarding auxin.

It promotes ageing in plants

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It inhibits cell growth

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It induces parthenocarpy in many plants

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It inhibits apical dominance

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Solution

The correct option is C It induces parthenocarpy in many plants
Auxin is a growth-promoting hormone. It promotes cell growth, induces bending movements and induces parthenocarpy in plants. It also promotes apical dominance and suppresses the growth of lateral buds in plants.

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