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The rate of growth in roots is decreased by one of the following plant hormones. This plant hormone is :
(a) gibberellin
(b) auxin
(c) cytokinin
(d) ethene

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(b) auxin
Auxin decreases the growth rate of plant roots.

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(i) In light, hormone auxin, helps the cells to grow longer in plants.
(ii) Plant hormone gibberellins help in growth of a stem.
(iii) Cytokinin inhibits cell division.
(iv) Abscisic acid promotes growth in plants.

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(d) cytokinin

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(b) Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation.
(c) Cytokinins delay the ageing in leaves.
(d) Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor.
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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

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