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Question

Which hormone is not found in plants ?


  1. Gibberellin

  2. Auxin

  3. Cytokinin

  4. Glucagon

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Solution

The correct option is D

Glucagon


The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

Glucagon Is a Peptide hormone produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas in animal. Hence ,Glucagon is not a plant hormone.


Explanation for incorrect option:
Option A:
Gibberellins controls major aspects of plant development. It is responsible for cell elongation, cell growth , flower development and germination. It helps in breaking seed and bud dormancy.

Option B:

Auxin is a very important plant hormone which promotes cell division , root formation and also helps in breaking seed dormancy.

Option C:

Cytokinin are helpful in stimulating cell division, cell elongation and they delay the process of ageing of leaves. It is an essential plant hormone in promoting outgrowth of axillary bud.

Final answer: Hence, the hormone is not found in plants is Glucagon.


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