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Question
ABA acts antagonistic to ______.
Options
Ethylene
Cytokinin
Gibberellic acid
IAA
Solution
ABA acts antagonistic to gibberellic acid.
Explanation:
ABA has a growth inhibitory effect. Gibberellin, on the other hand, encourages growth.
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