Plant Growth And Development Ques 86

86. Cut or excised leaves remain green for long if induced to root or dipped in

(a) gibberellins

(b) cytokinins

(c) auxins

(d) ethylene

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Cytokinins help cells in retaining chlorophyll for longer time. Cytokinins delay the senescence (ageing) of leaves and other organs.