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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