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The hormone 'X' does the following functions.
(i) Induces seed dormancy.
(ii) Inhibits seed germination.
(iii) Stimulates closure of stomata. The hormone 'X' should be

A

ABA

B

ethylene

C

GA

D

cytokinins

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  • Which of the following hormone promotes seed dormancy and bud dormancy?

    A
    Auxin
    B
    GA
    C
    Cytokinin
    D
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  • Read the following functions performed by plant hormones: a) regulates dormancy b) inhibits metabolism c) stimulates stomatal closure d) inhibits seed germination Which of these is involved in ALL of the above functions?

    A
    Indole acetic acid
    B
    Naphthalene acetic acid
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    Indole butyric acid
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    Abscisic acid
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    A
    `Y-ABA, X-"Auxin", Z-GA`
    B
    `Y-C_(2)H_(4)X - "Auxin", Z - GA`
    C
    `Y-"Auxin", X-C_(2)H_(4),Z - GA`
    D
    `Y-C_(2)H_(4),X - C_(2)H_(4),Z - ABA`
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