Which plant hormone promotes cell division and cell differentiation along with auxin?

Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

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Abscisic acid

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Ethylene

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Solution

The correct option is A
Cytokinin

Cytokinins promote cell division, cell growth and differentiation along with auxin. Ethylene is responsible for fruit ripening. Abscisic acid helps the plant to sustain in adverse conditions. Gibberellins enable the plants to grow taller.

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