CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following synthetic growth regulators is used to promote synchronized flowering in pineapple?

    A)  Indole butyric acid

    B)  2 - chloroethylphosphonic acid

    C)  Benzyl aminopurine

    D)  Phenylmercuric acetate

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Synthetic auxins are chemicals synthesised by chemists that cause various physiological actions similar to IAA. Some of the synthetic auxins are indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), 2,4-D. IBA stimulates the production of ethylene in the plant that promotes the flowering (eg, pineapple).


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