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Which plant hormone inhibits growth ? State its effect.

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Abscisic acid - a plant hormone that inhibits growth. It affects wilting of leaves.
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  • Which of the following plant hormone helps in the growth of the stem ? a. Auxin b. Gibberellin c. Cytokinin d. Abscisic acid

    A
    Auxin
    B
    Gibberellin
    C
    Cytokinin
    D
    Abscisic acid

  • Which are the hormones responsible for the combined effect for true labour?

    A
    Oxytocin and Prostaglandins
    B
    Progesterone and PIF
    C
    Estrogen and Progesterone
    D
    PIF and Cortisol

  • The chemical substances produced by living organisms to inhibit the growth or to kill microorganisms are called

    A
    antibiotics
    B
    analgesics
    C
    antacids
    D
    microbiostatic

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