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

Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids ?
  1. Abscisic acid
  2. Indole butyric acid
  3. Indole-3-acetic acid
  4. Gibberellic acid

Solution

Explanation: Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that is a derivative of carotenoids. Carotenoids are pigments that can be converted into abscisic acid, which plays a role in processes such as seed dormancy and stress responses.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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