Q27 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Botany

Auxin can be bio assayed by:

  • A
    Hydroponics
  • B
    Potometer
  • C
    Lettuce hypocotyl elongation
  • Correct answer
    D
    Avena coleoptile curvature

Solution

Plant growth regulators are also called phytohormones. There are two major classes of phytohormones, growth promoters and growth inhibitors. For every hormone, there is a typical bioassay, which depicts its typical activity. Avena coleoptile curvature test is the bioassay for auxins. This was shown by Went in 1928 on a decapitated coleoptile which showed the auxin-like activity.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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