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(A) The opening and closing of flowers in response to light intensity is known as photonasty. In $Oxalis$, the flowers open in the morning due to the

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(A) The opening and closing of flowers in response to light intensity is known as photonasty. In $Oxalis$, the flowers open in the morning due to the presence of light and close in the evening when the light intensity decreases. This is a non-directional movement of plant parts in response to light, which is distinct from phototropism (growth movement towards light) or phototaxis (locomotory movement).

List-$I$ (Growth Regulator)	List-$II$ (Function/Effect)
$A$. $2,4-D$	$I$. Brewing industry
$B$. $GA_3$	$II$. Stimulation of stomatal closure
$C$. Kinetin	$III$. Herbicide
$D$. $ABA$	$IV$. Nutrient mobilisation

Some flowers $(e.g., Oxalis)$ open in the morning and close during evening because of

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Growth Regulator) List-$II$ (Function/Effect)
$A$. $2,4-D$ $I$. Brewing industry
$B$. $GA_3$ $II$. Stimulation of stomatal closure
$C$. Kinetin $III$. Herbicide
$D$. $ABA$ $IV$. Nutrient mobilisation

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