Q.

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions from (i) to (v).

Plant hormones are a group of organic substances that occur naturally and influence plant physiological processes. Plant hormones are also called phytohormones and work as growth regulators. Main processes affected are growth, differentiation, and development. It is well known that several plant hormones are involved in the regulation of fruit development and ripening across fleshy and dry fruits.

 

(ii) Which hormone is likely to be present in greater concentration in the areas of rapid cell division, such as in fruits and seeds

1 Pheromone  
2 Auxin  
3 Cytokinin  
4 Gibberellin  

Ans.

(3)