NEET2009BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentActual
One of the synthetic auxin is
Options
- ANAA
- BIAA
- CGA
- DIBA
Correct answer
A. NAA
Step-by-step solution
The term auxin is applied to the indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and to other natural and synthetic compounds having certain growth regulating properties. NAA (Naphthalene Acetic Acid) and 2,4-D (2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) are synthetic auxins. IAA and IBA (Indole Butyric Acid) have been isolated from plants. All these auxins have been used extensively in agricultural and horticultural practices.