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The site of perception of light/dark duration are the
BiologyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentNEET
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  • A Leaves
  • B Shoot apical meristem
  • C Bud
  • D Roots
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The correct answer is: Leaves
Leaves of plants consist of a pigment system known as phytochrome which perceives light and controls photoperiodic induction. Phytochrome occurs in two interconvertible forms which regulate gene activity and production of flowering hormone florigen.

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