Practice mode Agronomy

The synthetic herbicide 2,4-D is derived from which group of compounds?

Correct answer D. Auxins

Explanation

2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is a synthetic auxin; it causes uncontrolled growth in broadleaf weeds and kills them while grasses such as wheat are largely unaffected.

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