Asked by Monica Gitundu on Jun 19, 2024

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Which hormone promotes cell division and delays senescence in plants?

A) Abscisic acid
B) Auxin
C) Cytokinin
D) Ethylene
E) Gibberellin

Senescence

The process of aging where cells lose the ability to divide, grow, and function, leading to the eventual death of the cell.

Cytokinin

A class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, and are involved in aging, nutrient processing, and other physiological processes.

  • Assess the significance of specific hormones in the process of stem elongation, the aging of plants, and the methodologies employed in plant growth strategies.
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Nancy BasufJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cytokinin promotes cell division and delays the aging process (senescence) in plants by stimulating cell division and influencing the pathway of nutrient synthesis towards shoot growth.