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Which of the following is an auxin?

A
Maleic acid
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Abscisic acid
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Pyruvuc acid
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Indole acetic acid
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Solution

The correct option is C Indole acetic acid
Indole-3-acetic acid is the most common naturally occurring plant hormone of the auxin class. It is the best known of the auxins and has been the subject of extensive studies by plant physiologists. IAA is predominantly produced in cells of the apex and very young leaves of a plant.

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