The Hormone That Helps Plants Respond to Drought Is

Question

The hormone that helps plants respond to drought is
A)auxin.
B)gibberellin.
C)cytokinin.
D)ethylene.
E)abscisic acid.

Accepted Answer

Abscisic acid is known as the stress hormone in plants, it helps plants respond and adapt to stressful conditions such as drought. It triggers the closing of stomata to minimize water loss and promotes root growth to increase water absorption.