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Why is abscisic acid called the stress hormone?
AIt breaks seed dormancy
BIt raises stress tolerance
CIt speeds fruit ripening
DIt promotes stem growth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It raises stress tolerance
ABA closes stomata and increases tolerance to stresses, hence the stress hormone label.
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