Q. Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?
A) Indole-butyric acid
B) Indole-3 acetic acid
C) Gibberellic acid
D) Abscisic acid
Explanation
Abscisic acid is a terpenoid, I.e., a derivative of steroid. Indole butyric acid and indole-3-acetic acid are auxins, Which are weak organic acids. Gibberellic acid (gibberellin) is a terpene.
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