Which of the following hormones is also known as 'stress hormone'?
A
Abscisic acid
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B
Ethylene
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C
Gibberellin
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D
Auxin
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Solution
The correct option is A Abscisic acid Abscisic acid is also known as 'stress hormone' as it is produced in much higher quantities when the plant is subjected to various stresses and induces responses that helps the plant to cope with these stresses.