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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

The 'coleoptile-bending assay' is a quantitative analysis technique used primarily for which hormone?
Options
A Gibberellin
B Auxin
Correct Answer
C Cytokinin
D Abscisic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The coleoptile-bending assay measures the angle of curvature in a decapitated grass seedling to determine the concentration of auxin in an applied gelatin block.

Hint

This test measures 'bending' caused by unequal growth.

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