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Cell mitosis is induced by...

Cell mitosis is induced by

A

Colchicine

B

Gibberellic acid

C

Nitrosoguanidine

D

Kinetin.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question:** The question asks what induces cell mitosis. Mitosis is the process of cell division, which is crucial for growth and development in organisms. 2. **Identifying the Options:** The options provided are: - a) Colchicine - b) Gibberellic acid - c) Nitrosoguanidine - d) Kinetin 3. **Analyzing Each Option:** - **Colchicine:** This compound is known to inhibit mitosis by disrupting the spindle formation, so it does not induce mitosis. - **Gibberellic Acid:** This is a plant hormone that promotes growth but is not primarily known for inducing mitosis. - **Nitrosoguanidine:** This is a chemical mutagen and does not directly induce mitosis. - **Kinetin:** This is a type of cytokinin, which is a class of plant hormones known to promote cell division and induce mitosis. 4. **Conclusion:** Based on the analysis, Kinetin (option d) is the correct answer as it is a plant hormone that induces cell mitosis by promoting cell division. 5. **Final Answer:** The correct option is **d) Kinetin**. ---
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