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2013 · Q2
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Plant Growth and Development question

2013 · Q2

NEETBiologyPlant Growth and DevelopmentMCQ+4 / −1
During seed germination its stored food is mobilized by
  1. A
    ABA
  2. B
    gibberellin
  3. C
    ethylene
  4. D
    cytokinin.
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Correct answer: B

Gibberellins are plant growth substances chemically related to terpenes and occurring naturally in plants and fungi. They promote elongation of stems, e.g., bolting in cabbage plants and the mobilization of food reserves in germinating seeds and are influential in inducing flowering and fruit development.

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