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Question

Which one of the following is a plant hormone?

  1. Insulin
  2. Thyroxin
  3. Oestrogen
  4. Cytokinin

Answer:

Option D: Cytokinin

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cytokinin”.

Name Usage/Found
Insulin Produced by the pancreas; regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating glucose uptake into cells.
Thyroxin Produced by the thyroid gland; regulates metabolism, growth, and development.
Oestrogen Produced by the ovaries; regulates the menstrual cycle, reproduction, and secondary sexual characteristics.
Cytokinin Plant hormone that regulates cell division, and growth of shoots and roots.