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What is cytokinin in human body?


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Cytokinin:

Cytokinin is a plant growth hormone that is responsible for cell division (cytokinesis) and helps in the growth of young fruits.

In humans:

  1. Cytokinins are important for the immune response of the body.
  2. They form an important component of the inflammatory response.
  3. They activate the antibodies that play an important role in the identification and destruction of the antigens.

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