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Plant Growth and Development
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Auxin in plant means for

  • cell elongation

  • fruit ripening

  • cell division

  • inhibit the root growth

Answer

A.

cell elongation

Auxins induce cell elongation. IAA is true auxin hormone. Auxins are generally acidic in nature.

Ethylene is responsible for ripening of fruits.

Cytokinin is the hormone responsible for cell division as it stimulates the metabolism and the formation of flowers on side shoots.

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