The hormone produced during adverse environmental conditions is :

Correct answer: D. Abscisic Acid.

  • A. Benzyl Aminopurine
  • B. Bichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid
  • C. Ethylene
  • D. Abscisic Acid.

Explanation

d) : Abscisic acid is a hormone which is produced during adverse environmental condition. It also causes the closure of stomata under conditions of water stress as also under high concentration of CO 2 in the guard cells. ABA plays an important role in plants during water stress and drought conditions. The concentration of ABA increases in the leaves of plants facing such stresses, hence it is called as a stress hormone.

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