The plant hormone that promotes cell division and is also used in tissue culture is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The plant hormone that promotes cell division and is also used in tissue culture is:
A. Gibberellin
B. Cytokinin
C. Auxin
D. Abscisic acid
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cytokinins are plant hormones that promote cytokinesis (cell division) and shoot initiation. They are used in tissue culture along with auxins to induce organogenesis. Auxins promote cell elongation and root initiation, gibberellins stem elongation, abscisic acid stress responses and dormancy.

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