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Cytokinins delay the ageing of leaves, an action known as the ___ effect:

  • A anti-senescence
  • B the ripening
  • C the dormancy
  • D the wilting

Correct answer: A. anti-senescence

Explanation: By delaying ageing, cytokinins keep leaves green (an anti-senescence effect).

Concept context

Phases of plant growth, the five classical plant hormones plus newer ones, photoperiodism, vernalization, and seed dormancy.

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