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Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?
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Options:
  • A Indole-butyric acid
  • B Indole-3-acetic acid
  • C Gibberellic acid
  • D Abscisic acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Abscisic acid
Abscisic acid is a terpenoid, $i e$, a derivative of steroid.
Indole butyric acid and indole-3-acetic acid are auxins, which are weak organic acids. Gibberellic acid (gibberellin) is a terpene.

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