Which of the following induces cell division in a cell?

Cytokinin

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Gibberellins

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Auxins

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ABA

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Solution

The correct option is A Cytokinin
Cytokinin is the plant hormone which is responsible for the mitotic cell divisions. It stimulates cellular division by hastening the transition of cell from G2 phase to the M phase of the cell.

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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