NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Which auxin is derived from naphthalene?
Options
- AIAA
- BIBA
- CNAA
- D2, 4-D
Correct answer
C. NAA
Step-by-step solution
Auxins like IAA and indole butyric acid (IBA) have been isolated from plants. NAA (naphthalene acetic acid) and 2, 4-D (2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic) are synthetic auxins. The term ‘auxin’ is applied to the indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), and to other natural and synthetic compounds having certain growth regulating properties. They are generally produced by the growing apices of the stems and roots, from where they migrate to the regions of their action