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The precursor of Indole 3 acetic acid is


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Tryptamine

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Indol acetaldehyde

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Tryptophan

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Indol pyruvic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C

Tryptophan


Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA, 3-IAA) is the most common, naturally-occurring, plant hormone . Plants mainly produce IAA from tryptophan through indole-3-pyruvic acid.

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