Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2005

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    Which is used as weedicide?

    A)  2, 4-D        

    B)  \[IBA\]

    C)  \[IAA\]          

    D)  \[ABA\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     2,4-D (2, 4-dichloro-phenoxy acetic acid) is a synthetic auxin. It is a selective weedicide and kills broad leaved dicot plants only. Indole butyric acid (IBA) is also a synthetic auxin but it induces rooting of cuttings. Indole acetic acid (IAA) is a well known natural auxin. Abscisic acid (ABA) is a natural plant grwoth regulator.


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