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• They have similar functions to kinetin (6-furfuryl
adenine) NH CH2
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• kinetin H
• Kinetin was the first cytokinin discovered and so
named because of the ability to promote cytokinesis
(cell division).
• Kinetin is of animal origin (autoclaved DNA of
herring sperm).
• Transient increase in caffeine contents.
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