Which plant growth regulator is a derivative of carotenoids?
AGibberellic acid
BAbscisic acid
CEthylene gas
DIndole acetic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Abscisic acid
Abscisic acid is a carotenoid derivative, whereas gibberellic acid is a terpene and ethylene is a gas.
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