NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 25
Question: What is the site of perception of photoperiod necessary for induction of flowering in plants? [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Shoot apex
B) Leaves
C) Lateral buds
D) Pulvinus
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- The site of perception of light / dark duration are leaves. It is hypothesized that there is a hormonal substance migrates from leaves to shoot apices for inducing flowering when plants are exposed to the necessary inductive photoperiod.