Q13 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Botany

Which one of the following generally acts as an antagonist to gibberellins?

  • A
    Zeatin
  • B
    Ethylene
  • Correct answer
    C
    ABA
  • D
    IAA

Solution

Gibberellins and Abscisic Acid (ABA) are antagonistic to each other. Gibberllins promotes seed germination whereas $A B A$ promotes seed dormacy.

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

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