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Which one of the following is an Anti-auxin?
A
TIBA
B
Phosphon-D
C
B-995
D
AMO-1618
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -TIBA (2, 3, 5-triiodobenzoic acid) functions as antiauxin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The common anti auxin hormone known widely is PCIB or p-para chloro phenoxy isobutyric acid. This hormone actually competes with auxin to its binding sites (shows competitive inhibition).

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of antiauxins are: NPA-1-N-Naphthylphthalamic acid and TIBA-2, 3, 5-Triiodobenzoic acid are auxin transport inhibitors.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is 2, 3, 5-Triiodobenzoic Acid? It is an inhibitor of polar auxin transport and more commonly known as TIBA. Uses : Used as a plant growth regulator and controller. It suppresses somatic embryo formation and postembryonic shoot / root development in Eleutherococcus senticosus.

Detailed explanation-5: -2, 3, 5, -Triiodobenzoic Acid Molecule It is an inhibitor of polar auxin transport and more commonly known as TIBA.

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