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Question
The main function of abscisic acid in plants is to
Options
increase the length of cells
promote cell division
inhibit growth
promote growth of stem
Solution
inhibit growth
Explanation -
Abscisic acid is a growth-inhibiting hormone. It promotes dormancy in seed and bud, wilting of leaves and closing of stomata.
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