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Gibberellins induce...

Gibberellins induce

A

flowering

B

production of hydrolysing enzymes in germinating seeds

C

cell division

D

hasten leaf senescence

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B
During seed germination especially of cereals gibberellins stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like amylases, lipases, ribonucleases. These enzyme solubilise the reserve food of the seed.
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