Which of the following statement is wrong about Abscisic acid :

It helps in general plant metabolism

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It is antagonistic to

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It helps in seed maturation & dormancy

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It helps in morphogenesis

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Solution

The correct option is D It helps in morphogenesis
Abscisic acid plays a major role in maintaing dormancy of seeds. It is an antagonist of the phytohormone ethylene. It helps in general metabolism. Plays no role in morphogenesis.

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By inducing dormancy, abscisic acid helps seeds to withstand extreme conditions.

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

Which plant hormone helps in breaking seed dormancy?

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