NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
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.