Cytokinins: Roles in Plant Growth — NEET Biology
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It helps to produce new leaves, chloroplasts in leaves, lateral shoot growth and adventitious shoot formation. Cytokinins help overcome the apical dominance. They promote nutrient mobilisation which helps in the delay of leaf senescence.
Why This May Be Tested in NEET 2027
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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QuestionPredicted for NEET 2027
Which of the following does NOT match the known role of cytokinins?
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Correct answer: D — Induction of dormancy
Dormancy is induced by ABA, not cytokinins.
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It helps to produce new leaves, chloroplasts in leaves, lateral shoot growth and adventitious shoot formation. Cytokinins help overcome the apical dominance.
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Plant Growth and Development, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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