Which of the following correctly matches the plant hormone with its effect on the plant?

Gibberellin - bending of plant towards light.

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Auxin - Ripening of fruit

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Abscisic acid - inhibits seed germination in unfavourable conditions

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Cytokinin - seedless fruit

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Solution

The correct option is C Abscisic acid - inhibits seed germination in unfavourable conditions
Abscisic acid inhibits seed from germinating in unfavourable conditions.Gibberellin is used to produce seedless fruits. Auxin causes bending of plant towards light and Ethylene causes ripening of fruit. Cytokinin promotes cell division resulting in shoot and root growth.

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Hormones	Function
1.Ethylene	i. Helps in cell division.
2.Gibberellin	ii. Induces dormancy in buds and seeds
3.Cytokinin	iii. Helps in the ripening of fruit
4.Abscisic acid	iv. Causes bolting in plants