Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Which phytohormone has viral inhibitory property?

    A)  \[IAA\]

    B)  \[G{{A}_{3}}\]

    C)  \[ABA\]

    D) \[2,4-D\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     ABA (Abscisic Acid) inhibits synthesis of RNA and proteins. It has been shown that ABA regulates the expression of certain genes during seed maturation under certain stress condition such as heat shock, adaptation to low temperature and tolerance. IAA (Indole 3-Acetic Acid) is a natural auxin whereas 2, 4-D (2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is a synthetic auxin. \[G{{A}_{3}}\](Gibberellic Acid) is secreted from a parasitic   fungus   Fusarium   moniliform (Gibberella fujikuroi).


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