Question

Weed killers generally have properties much like that of

• A. Hormone
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Enzymes
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Hormone

Weeds are the unwanted plants that grow in between the main crop and compete for sunlight, water, minerals etc. Weedicides are the chemicals which mainly acts against the weeds. 2,4-D ethyl ester, neem extract, glyphosate are some common weedicides. These have properties like hormone as they are the chemicals like hormones which regulate the growth of the plant. It directly affects the metabolic activity like cell division and differentiation like hormones.

So, the correct answer is option A.