Which plant hormone promotes cell division and is present in high concentration in fruits and seeds?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Cytokinin
- Step 1: Cytokinins are plant growth hormones that actively promote cell division (cytokinesis).
- Step 2: They are naturally present in greater concentrations in areas of rapid cell division, such as developing fruits, seeds, and root tips.
Answer
Cytokinin.
Why not the others: Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor causing leaf abscission and stomatal closure; auxin promotes cell elongation and phototropism; and ethylene promotes fruit ripening.
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