Which amino acid is responsible for indole acetic acid formation?

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Phenylalanine

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Tyrosine

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Tryptophan

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Solution

The correct option is D
Tryptophan

IAA is synthesised in shoot apices, leaf primordia and developing seeds from the amino acid tryptophan.

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