Question 111 markMCQSection A

The plant hormones promoting rapid cell division in seeds and wilting of leaves respectively are

Control and Coordination
Plant Hormones

Options

(A)Auxins and Abscisic acid
(B)Cytokinins and Abscisic acid
(C)Gibberellins and Auxins
(D)Abscisic acid and Gibberellins

Official answer

Cytokinins promote rapid cell division in seeds, while Abscisic acid causes wilting of leaves.

Answer keywords:CytokininsAbscisic acidplant hormones

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark

Hint

Recall the functions of different plant hormones.

Quick oral answer

Cytokinins promote cell division in seeds, while Abscisic acid causes wilting of leaves.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Confusing the functions of different plant hormones.

Analysis and explanation

This question requires the student to recall the functions of different plant hormones. Cytokinins are known to promote cell division, while Abscisic acid is involved in the wilting of leaves.

Interesting facts

Plant hormones play a crucial role in plant growth and development.

Question details

Q11 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Control and Coordination
Topic
Plant Hormones
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Plant Hormones and Their Functions

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Control and Coordination" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Plant Hormones" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.