NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 23

Question: Which one of the following growth regulators is known as ‘stress hormone’? [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) abscsic acid

B) Ethylene

C) $ G{A_3} $

D) Indole acetic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Abscisic acid (ABA) is often referred to as the stress hormone in plants because it plays a crucial role in helping plants respond to stress conditions such as drought, salinity, and cold. It helps in closing stomata to reduce water loss and induces other stress tolerance mechanisms.