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Which of the following plant growth responses is primarily due to the action of auxins?

A) leaf abscission
B) the triple response of shoots
C) cell division
D) the detection of photoperiod
E) cell elongation

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The correct answer is E) cell elongation.

Auxins are a group of naturally occurring hormones such indole acetic acid. It is produced in the apical meristem and make plant cells grow. The principal function of the auxin to stimulate plant cells to elongate. Besides cell elongation, it stimulates root branching when it is applied to stem cut and it also promotes fruit development.

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