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Assertion : Auxins help to prevent fruits and leaves droo at early stages.
Reason : Auxins promote the abscission of older mature leaves and fruits.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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If assertion is true but reason is false

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If both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
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Auxin delays abscission of young leaves and fruits its effect is through nonformation of abscission zone below a leaf or fruit. Abscission zone cuts off nutrients and water supply. However, auxin promotes the abscission of mature or older leaves and fruits.
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