Lipid-based hormones first isolated from jasmine oil, important against herbivores, are
AGibberellins
BBrassinosteroids
CCytokinins
DJasmonates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Jasmonates
Jasmonates are lipid-derived hormones named after jasmine oil and drive defence against herbivores.
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