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WAEC Biology 2015 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A farmer who wants to keep seeds for three years before planting and wants to prevent them from sprouting out uses

  • A. auxin
  • B. gibberellins
  • C. abscisinCorrect
  • D. cytokinins

Explanation

Abscisin (abscisic acid) promotes/induces seed dormancy, suppressing sprouting/germination until the farmer is ready to plant.

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