NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which plant growth hormone promotes cell division?
A
Auxin
B
Cytokinin
C
ABA
D
Ethylene
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cytokinins are plant hormones which promotes cytokinesis or cell division. It also helps in opening of stomata, delaying ageing in leaves, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cytokinin promotes nuclear localization of a transcription factor to activate cell division. Organ morphogenesis in plants is largely determined by the rate and patterns of cell division (1) occurring primarily in meristematic tissues such as the shoot and root meristems, and vascular cambium (2).

Detailed explanation-3: -Auxin promotes cell division and meristem maintenance and also plays an important role in the establishment of cellular patterning. Plant development thus integrates the regulation of cell proliferation and growth with further cell expansion and differentiation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cytokinins promote cell division, cell growth and differentiation along with auxin. Ethylene is responsible for fruit ripening. Abscisic acid helps the plant to sustain in adverse conditions. Gibberellins enable the plants to grow taller.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Cytokinin’.

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