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The Avena curvature is used for bioassay of

A

`"GA"_(3)`

B

IAA

C

Ethylene

D

ABA

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Bioassay is a quantitative and quailitative test used to determine the nature and function of a biochemical by using living material, e.g. Avena curvature test is used as bioassay for auxins (Indole acetic acid).
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