Biology PYQ 58 of 227 · Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration & Nutrition

Which one of the following is a plant hormone?

  1. AInsulin
  2. BThyroxin
  3. CEstrogen
  4. DCytokinin

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Correct answer: (d) Cytokinin

Explanation

Cytokinin is a plant hormone that promotes cell division and delays leaf yellowing (senescence).

Insulin, thyroxin and estrogen are all animal/human hormones, not plant hormones.

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