Botany-Growth Regulators

NEET Botany Growth Regulators MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about plant growth regulators is/are correct?

A

Plant growth regulators are small, simple molecules that can be classified into distinct chemical groups.

B

Gibberellic acid is primarily responsible for promoting apical dominance in plants.

C

Auxins and cytokinins are the only two classes of plant growth regulators.

D

Plant growth regulators play a role in both growth and differentiation of plant tissues.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as it reflects the diverse chemical composition of PGRs. Statement D is also correct since PGRs influence both growth and differentiation in plants. However, statements B and C are incorrect, as gibberellic acid does not primarily promote apical dominance and there are more than two classes of PGRs.

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