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SAQ : What are the chemical name and chemical constituents of Auxin?

August 22, 2023

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What are the chemical name and chemical constituents of Auxin?

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Auxins are a group of plant hormones, with Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) being the most common and well-studied. IAA, with the chemical formula C₁₀H₉NO₂, is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan through the indole-3-acetic acid biosynthesis pathway.

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