NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Plant - Growth and Development
NEET · Botany · Plant - Growth and Development
Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic factor?
Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic factor?
Options
- ALight
- BTemperature
- CGenetic factors
- DWater
Correct answer
C. Genetic factors
Step-by-step solution
Development in plants (i.e., both growt and differentiation) is under the control of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The former includes both intracellular (genetic) or intercellular factors (chemicals such as plant growth regulators) while the latter includes light, temperature, water, oxygen, nutrition, etc.