NCERT Class 10 Science animal and plant hormones along with their origin

NCERT Class 10 Science animal and plant hormones along with their origin


(A) Animal Hormones

Hormone NameOrigin (Gland/Organ)Function
Growth Hormone (GH)Pituitary GlandRegulates body growth.
Thyroxine (T4)Thyroid GlandControls the body’s metabolic rate.
InsulinPancreasRegulates blood glucose levels.
AdrenalineAdrenal GlandPrepares the body for sudden fear, stress, or excitement (Fight or Flight response).
EstrogenOvaryDevelops secondary sexual characteristics in females.
TestosteroneTestisDevelops secondary sexual characteristics in males.

(B) Plant Hormones

Hormone NameOrigin (Tissue/Organ)Function
AuxinShoot tip, stem, and root meristemRegulates plant growth and controls phototropism (bending towards light).
GibberellinShoot, seed, leavesIncreases stem length and promotes seed germination.
CytokininRoot tipPromotes cell division and keeps leaves green.
EthyleneFruitsHelps in fruit ripening.
Abscisic Acid (ABA)Leaves, seedsHelps plants respond to stress and regulates leaf and fruit shedding.

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