Q27 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 2) · Botany

Which of the following growth regulators is an adenine derivative?

A
Auxin
Correct answer
B
Cytokinin
C
Ethylene
D
Abscisic acid

Solution

Cytokinin is a cell division inducing hormone derived from Adenine, a purine type nitrogenous base. $\rightarrow$ Cytokinin was first obtained from autoclaved Herring sperm DNA.

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

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