NEET Biology question

Auxin and cytokinin are antagonistic in which of the following functions?

(A)Cell division
(B)Phototropism
(C)Apical dominanceCorrect
(D)Geotropism

Answer: (C)

Solution

Auxin promotes apical dominance (suppresses lateral buds) while cytokinin antagonises/overcomes apical dominance (promotes lateral bud outgrowth); this is the clearest documented antagonism between the two

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