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What is the function of cytokinin in plants?

• it promotes cell division in areas of rapid cell growth

•it helps in ripening of fruit

•it helps to absorb energy from sunlight

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Explanation: Cytokinins. Cytokinins are a group of plant growth regulators which are primarily involved in performing cell division in plant roots, shoot system. This hormone helps in promoting the cell's growth, development, differentiation, affecting apical dominance, leaf senescence, and axillary bud growth.

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