NEET2022Botany-Plant Growth Regulators

NEET 2022 Botany Ethylene MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

The gaseous plant growth regulator is used in plants to:

A

help overcome apical dominance

B

kill dicotyledonous weeds in the fields

C

speed up the malting process

D

promote root growth and root hair formation to increase the absorption surface

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that promotes root growth and root hair formation, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.

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