Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is a plant hormone?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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