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The main function of the plant hormone called abscisic acid is to :

A

promote the growth of stem and roots

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increase the length of cells

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promote cell division

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inhibit growth

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Solution

The correct option is D
inhibit growth

The correct answer is: C. inhibit growth.

•Abscisic acid mainly functions as a growth inhibitor.
•Increase the length of cells - Auxin
•Promote cell division - Cytokinins
•Promote the growth of stem and roots - Gibberellin and auxin

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