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NEET Previous Year Question

$Which hormone is used to induce immediate stomatal closure in leaves?$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Gibberellin$
B $Abscisic Acid$
C $Auxin$
D $Cytokinin$

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) Abscisic acid (ABA) induces rapid stomatal closure during water stress by causing loss of water from guard cells, helping reduce water loss.

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