Q18 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (22 April Shift 1) · Biology
Which one of the following is the most striking effect of gibberellins?
- AOvercomes the requirement of vernalization.
- BBreaks dormancy of seeds.
- Correct answerCConversion of genotypic dwarf plants into phenotypic tall plants.
- DDelays senescence and prevents abscission.
Solution
Gibberellins are plant growth regulators that promote internodal elongation. Their most striking and characteristic effect is the reversal of dwarfism in many genetically dwarf plants, such as dwarf pea and maize. When gibberellins are applied to these genotypically dwarf plants, they undergo rapid stem elongation and become phenotypically tall, indistinguishable from normal tall varieties.
Answer: Conversion of genotypic dwarf plants into phenotypic tall plants.
Answer: Conversion of genotypic dwarf plants into phenotypic tall plants.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.