J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Which of the following properties is shown by cytokinins?

    A)  Delay leaf senescence

    B)  Promote stomatal closing

    C)  Cause leaf abscission

    D)  Promote seed dormancy

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Richmond and Lang (1967) observed that degradation of proteins and chlorophyll was delayed in the detached leaves of Xanthium, if there was cytokinin in the medium. This phenomenon of delay in senescence by cytokinin treatment is called Richmond-Lang effect.


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