Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are true regarding gibberellins? P. Gibberellin was named after the fungus gibberella africana. Q. Gibberellins are chemically terpenoid derivatives. R. Gibberellic acid is a dihydroxylated gibberellin. S. GA1 was the first gibberellin to be structurally characterized. Select the correct answer using codes given below:

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. R and S
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gibberellin was named after the fungus gibberella fujikuroi. Gibberellin was first isolated in 1935 by Teijiro Yabuta and Sumuki, from fungal strains (gibberella fujikuroi). Gibberellic acid (GA3) was the first gibberellin to be structurally characterized.

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