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Question
Plant hormone, gibberellins, is produced during the metabolism of the fungus:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Gibberellins were first discovered in the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi, which causes 'foolish seedling disease' in rice, characterized by excessive stem elongation.
Hint
The name of the plant hormone itself gives a strong clue about the genus of the producing fungus.