NEET2009BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentActual
Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?
Options
- AIndole-butyric acid
- BIndole-3-acetic acid
- CGibberellic acid
- DAbscisic acid
Correct answer
D. Abscisic acid
Step-by-step solution
Abscisic acid is a terpenoid, i e , a derivative of steroid. Indole butyric acid and indole-3-acetic acid are auxins, which are weak organic acids. Gibberellic acid (gibberellin) is a terpene.