NCERT Class 10 Science animal and plant hormones along with their origin
(A) Animal Hormones
Hormone Name | Origin (Gland/Organ) | Function |
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Growth Hormone (GH) | Pituitary Gland | Regulates body growth. |
Thyroxine (T4) | Thyroid Gland | Controls the body’s metabolic rate. |
Insulin | Pancreas | Regulates blood glucose levels. |
Adrenaline | Adrenal Gland | Prepares the body for sudden fear, stress, or excitement (Fight or Flight response). |
Estrogen | Ovary | Develops secondary sexual characteristics in females. |
Testosterone | Testis | Develops secondary sexual characteristics in males. |
(B) Plant Hormones
Hormone Name | Origin (Tissue/Organ) | Function |
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Auxin | Shoot tip, stem, and root meristem | Regulates plant growth and controls phototropism (bending towards light). |
Gibberellin | Shoot, seed, leaves | Increases stem length and promotes seed germination. |
Cytokinin | Root tip | Promotes cell division and keeps leaves green. |
Ethylene | Fruits | Helps in fruit ripening. |
Abscisic Acid (ABA) | Leaves, seeds | Helps plants respond to stress and regulates leaf and fruit shedding. |