NEET 2002 · Class 11

Plant Growth and Development

Seed dormancy is due to the

  1. (A)ethylene
  2. (B)abscisic acid
  3. (C)IAA
  4. (D)starch

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ABA plays an important role in seed development, maturation and dormancy.

Chapter
Plant Growth and Development
Section
13.4.3 Physiological Effects of Plant Growth Regulators
Page
12
Words matched
22 of 26

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'ABA plays an important role in seed development, maturation and dormancy,' which directly links abscisic acid to seed dormancy, making option B correct.

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