Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Which of the following induces flowering in long day plants?

    A)  Gibberellins    

    B)  Cytokinin

    C)  Auxins          

    D)  Ethylene

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Gibberellins are plant hormones which are first isolated from a fungus Gibberella fujikuroi. They induces flowering in long-day plants in short day conditions. Auxins are plant hormones which responsible for phototropic and geotropic movements eg, IAA. Cytokinins are amino-purine derivates, which promotes cell division in plants. Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone which is responsible for fruit ripening.


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