BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is called stress hormone?
A
Auxins
B
Cytokinins
C
Gibberellins
D
Abscisic Acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Abscisic acid is also known as the stress hormone because it is found to induce various types of responses in plants against stress conditions like the closure of the stomata during drought, seed dormancy and it also ensures germination of seed during favorable conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abscisic acid (ABA) is a hormone involved in pivotal physiological functions in higher plants, such as response to abiotic stress and control of seed dormancy and germination.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abscisic acid (ABA) is a phytohormone critical for plant growth and development and plays an important role in integrating various stress signals and controlling downstream stress responses. Plants have to adjust ABA levels constantly in responce to changing physiological and environmental conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps the body respond to stress. It’s sometimes called the “stress hormone.”

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