Definition

A type of plant hormone that helps cells divide and grow, often used in plant tissue culture.

Example

Kinetin is commonly used in laboratories to encourage the growth of plant cells.

Conversation

Have you heard about kinetin? It's supposed to be essential for plant growth.

Yeah, I read that it helps with cell division in plants.

Exactly! It's fascinating how it works in plant tissue culture too.

I wonder if it could be used in our garden to boost growth.

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Root Explanation

Kinetin is derived from the word 'kinetic' (from Greek 'kinetikos', meaning moving or active) and the suffix '-in' (used in chemistry to denote substances). The term 'kinetin' refers to a substance that is involved in promoting cell division and growth, thus relating to movement and activity at the cellular level.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kinetic' which relates to movement, and remember that 'kinetin' is a substance that promotes activity and growth in cells.

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