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Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?

a)

Indole-butyric acid

b)

Indole-3 acetic acid

c)

Gibberellic acid

d)

Abscisic acid



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Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?

a)

Indole-butyric acid

b)

Indole-3 acetic acid

c)

Gibberellic acid

d)

Abscisic acid

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Abscisic acid is a terpenoid, I.e., a derivative of steroid. Indole butyric acid and indole-3-acetic acid are auxins, Which are weak organic acids. Gibberellic acid (gibberellin) is a terpene.

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