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Question
The main function of the plant hormone called abscisic acid is to ______.
Options
increase the length of cells
promote cell division
inhibit growth
promote growth of stem and roots
Solution
The main function of the plant hormone called abscisic acid is to inhibit growth.
Explanation:
The primary role of abscisic acid is that of a growth inhibitor.
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