Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the role of zinc in auxin biosynthesis. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Zinc is responsible for the biosynthesis of IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid).
It is required for tryptophan synthesis, which is a precursor of IAA.
NAA (A): Synthetic auxin.
IBA (B): Synthetic auxin.
2,4-D (D): Synthetic auxin.
Thus, zinc is involved in IAA biosynthesis. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, zinc is responsible for the biosynthesis of IAA, which corresponds to option (C). [0.5cm]