Which of the following statements regarding gibberellins is incorrect? – InterviewSolution

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1.	Which of the following statements regarding gibberellins is incorrect?A. `GA_(3)` was one of the first gibberellins to be discoveredB. All GA are acidicC. They increase the length of plant axis as in graphs sugarcanes etc.D. They promote senescence.
Answer» Correct Answer - D Gibberellins are weak acidic growth hormones having gibbane ring structure which cause cell elongation of intact plant in general and increases internodal length of genetically dwarfed plants (e.g., pea, corn), in particular. `GA_(3)` was one of the first gibberellins to be discovered and remains the most intensively studdied form. The major sites of gibberellin production in plants are embryos, roots and young leaves near the shoot tip.

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