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Question:

Which one of the following generally acts as an antagonist to gibberellins?

IAA

Zeatin

ABA

NAA

Solution:

Gibberellin is responsible for seed germination. The hormone ABA (Abscisic acid) inhibits seed germination. It is a powerful inhibitor promoting seed dormancy. Hence ABA is antagonistic to gibberellin. Thus the correct answer is option B.