NEET 2022
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2022
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Plant - Growth and Development
NEET 2022 · Botany · Plant - Growth and Development
Which of the following growth regulators is an adenine derivative?
Which of the following growth regulators is an adenine derivative?
Options
- AAuxin
- BCytokinin
- CEthylene
- DAbscisic acid
Correct answer
B. Cytokinin
Step-by-step solution
Cytokinin is a cell division inducing hormone derived from Adenine, a purine type nitrogenous base.
Cytokinin was first obtained from autoclaved Herring sperm DNA.