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Match the following concerning the activity/function and the phytohormone involved:-

(a) Fruit ripener (i) Abscisic acid
(b) Herbicide (ii) GA3
(c) Bolting agent (iii) 2,4-D
(d) Stress hormone (iv) Ethephon

Select the correct option from following:-

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Options:
  • A (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
  • B (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  • C (a)-(iv),(b)-(iii),(c)-(ii),(d)-(i)
  • D (a)-(iv),(b)-(ii),(c)-(i),(d)-(iii)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (a)-(iv),(b)-(iii),(c)-(ii),(d)-(i)
Phytohormone Activity
Abscisic acid It is a stress hormone. It induces seed dormancy and is responsible for the closure of stomata.
GA3 Gibberellins are responsible for inducing bolting in cabbage.
2,4-D 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.

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