Question

    Match the following plant hormones with their respective

    functions:
    A 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A, 5-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-E, 5-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A, 5-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-E, 5-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gibberellins: Gibberellins are plant hormones that stimulate stem elongation, so they are matched with option C. Auxins: Auxins promote lateral root growth, so they are matched with option D. Cytokinins: Cytokinins are responsible for the induction of flowering, so they are matched with option B. Abscisic Acid: Abscisic acid inhibits seed germination, so it is matched with option A. Ethylene: Ethylene is involved in fruit ripening and senescence, so it is matched with option E.

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