NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Where are cytokinins synthesised in plants?
Options
- AOld leaves
- BRoot apices
- CMature fruits
- DAging stems
Correct answer
B. Root apices
Step-by-step solution
Natural cytokinins are synthesised in regions where rapid cell division occurs, for example, root apices, developing shoot buds, young fruits etc. It helps to produce new leaves, chloroplasts in leaves, lateral shoot growth and adventitious shoot formation. Cytokinins help overcome the apical dominance