Question

Write one function of each abscisic acid and cytokinin.

Answer 1

Plant hormones:

1. Plant hormones or phytohormones are the organic compounds synthesized and produced by plants to regulate their growth and developmental processes.
2. The main plant hormones are auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene.

Function of abscisic acid:

Abscisic acid is called the stress hormone of plants as it promotes seed dormancy to overcome or withstand stress conditions.

Function of cytokinins:

Cytokinin promotes cell division in plants and allows the differentiation of cells and tissues.