Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect about cytokinin?

• A. Helps in promoting cell division
• B. They promote nutrient metabolism
• C. They help to overcome apical dominance
• D. It helps in improving the shape of fruits

Answer 1

The correct option is D It helps in improving the shape of fruits

Gibberellins helps in improving the shapes of fruits (i.e maintaining the length to diameter ratio of the fruits e.g in apple).

Cytokinins are plant growth promoters that promote cytokinesis or cell division, promote nutrient metabolism and control apical dominance. Apical dominance is a phenomenon in which the growth of the main central stem of the plant is more as compared to the other stems.