Which of the following are examples of natural plant growth regulators?
i. IAA
ii. GA3
iii. Zeatin
iv. 2,4-D
v. IBA
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i, ii and iii only
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i, iv and v only
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ii and iv only
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iii and v only
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iii, iv and v only
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Correct answer
Explanation
All are natural plant growth regulators.
Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is the most common, naturally-occurring, natural plant growth regulator hormone of the auxin class.
Gibberellic Acid (GA3) is an important natural plant growth regulator that is used commercially to increase plant growth and crop yields.
Zeatin is a member of the plant growth regulator hormone family known as cytokinins.