NEET Biology question

Abscisic acid is known as the stress hormone because it

(A)breaks seed dormancy
(B)induces flowering
(C)promotes leaf fall
(D)promotes closure of stomataCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

While ABA does also induce seed dormancy and promote leaf fall in different contexts, its designation specifically as the "stress hormone" is most directly tied to its role

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