Plant Growth and DevelopmentHard
Question
Cytokinins
Options
A.promote abscission
B.influence water movement
C.help retain chlorophyll
D.inhibit protoplasmic streaming
Solution
Cytokinin retards the process of chlorophyll degradation. Leaf discs are taken in two lots. In one lot cytokinin is provided. After 48 - 72 hr the leaf discs are compared for chlorophyll content. The leaf disc of cytokinin containing lot has high chlorophyll content.
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