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Read the given statements and select the...

Read the given statements and select the correct option.
(i) Darwin and Darwin (1880) found that sensation of unilateral illumination was perceived by the coleoptile tip of canary grass.
(ii) IA A is universal natural auxin, discovered by Kogl et al.
(iii) IBA is both natural and synthetic auxin.
(iv) Auxins promote the growth of lateral shoots.

A

statements (i) and (ii) are correct.

B

statements (ii) and (iii) are correct

C

Statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

D

Statements (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv) are correct.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
Auxins promote the growth of apical buds and suppress the growth of lateral buds/lateral shoots.
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