Which one of the following is a plant hormone ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Oestrogen” option2=”Cytokinin” option3=”Insulin” option4=”Thyroxin” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
Cytokinin is one of the major classes of plant hormones. Plant hormones (or phytohormones) are signaling molecules produced within plants that occur in extremely low concentrations. Hormones regulate various aspects of plant growth and development. Oestrogen, Insulin, and Thyroxin are animal hormones.
Cytokinins are a group of plant hormones that promote cell division (cytokinesis) in plant roots and shoots. They are involved in various processes such as cell growth, differentiation, apical dominance, and delaying senescence (aging) of leaves.