NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Which of the following plant growth regulators is a derivative of carotenoids?
Options
- AGibberellic acid
- BIndole-3-acetic acid
- CKinetin
- DAbscisic acid
Correct answer
D. Abscisic acid
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, plant growth regulators are broadly divided into groups based on their chemical composition. Abscisic acid (ABA) is a derivative of carotenoids. Among the other options, Gibberellic acid is a terpene, Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is an indole compound, and Kinetin is an adenine derivative. Answer: Abscisic acid