NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following physiological responses is correctly attributed to Cytokinins?
Options
- AStimulation of internode elongation in rosette plants just prior to flowering
- BPromotion of nutrient mobilisation which helps in the delay of leaf senescence
- CInduction of parthenocarpy in fruits such as tomatoes
- DInitiation of rooting in stem cuttings for plant propagation
Correct answer
B. Promotion of nutrient mobilisation which helps in the delay of leaf senescence
Step-by-step solution
Cytokinins are plant growth regulators that play a crucial role in cell division and delay of senescence. They promote nutrient mobilisation, which helps in the delay of leaf senescence, a phenomenon known as the Richmond-Lang effect. Stimulation of internode elongation in rosette plants (bolting) is a function of Gibberellins. Induction of parthenocarpy in tomatoes and initiation of rooting in stem cuttings are functions primarily associated with Auxins. Answer: Promotion of nutrient mobilisation which helps in th