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Which one of the following is not an antitranspirant?

a)

PMA

b)

BAP

c)

Silicon oil

d)

Low viscosity



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Which one of the following is not an antitranspirant?

a)

PMA

b)

BAP

c)

Silicon oil

d)

Low viscosity

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

The rate of transpiration can be reduced by using anti-transpirants. These can be used in two ways

1. Metabolic inhibitors: PMA, ABA, aspirin

2. Film forming antitranspirant: Silicon, low viscosity, waxes.

BAP (Benzyl amino purine) is a cytokinin.

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