Q26 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Botany
Match the following concerning the activity/function and the phytohormone involved:-
(a) Fruit ripener (i) Abscisic acid (b) Herbicide (ii) (c) Bolting agent (iii) (d) Stress hormone (iv) Ethephon
Select the correct option from following:-
Match the following concerning the activity/function and the phytohormone involved:-
| (a) | Fruit ripener | (i) | Abscisic acid |
| (b) | Herbicide | (ii) | |
| (c) | Bolting agent | (iii) | |
| (d) | Stress hormone | (iv) | Ethephon |
Select the correct option from following:-
- A
- B
- Correct answerC
- D
Solution
| Phytohormone | Activity |
| Abscisic acid | It is a stress hormone. It induces seed dormancy and is responsible for the closure of stomata. |
| Gibberellins are responsible for inducing bolting in cabbage. | |
| It is a synthetic auxin, that is used as a herbicide. | |
| Ethephon | It is broken down as and released as ethylene in plants that fastens the ripening of fruits. |
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.