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Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?

  1. A
    Indole-3-acetic acid
  2. B
    Gibberellic acid
  3. C
    Abscisic acid
  4. D
    Indole butyric acid

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Abscisic acid (ABA) is synthesized from the breakdown of carotenoid pigments (like violaxanthin).Auxins (IAA/IBA) are derived from the amino acid tryptophan.

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Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids?
A
Indole-3-acetic acid
B
Gibberellic acid
C
Abscisic acid
D
Indole butyric acid

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