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Plant Growth and Development
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Which of the following induces and promotes cell division?

  • ABA

  • Auxin

  • Cytokinin

  • Gibberellin

Answer

C.

Cytokinin

Cytokinin is a plant cell division hormone, i.e. it induces and promotes cell division in plants. It is primarily involved in cell growth and its differentiation. It also affects apical dominance, axillary bud growth and leaf senescence.

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