NEETBotany-Plant Growth and Development

NEET Botany Plant Hormones MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. Statement I: In tomatoes, parthenocarpy can be induced by auxins. Statement II: Abscission of older mature leaves is promoted by auxins.

A

Both statements are correct

B

Only statement I is correct

C

Only statement II is correct

D

Both statements are incorrect

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Auxins can induce parthenocarpy in tomatoes, but they do not promote abscission of mature leaves. Instead, they prevent abscission.

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