1. Why do plants grow tall and spindly when grown under insufficient light? Explain. (auxins, photonasty, phototropis) 2. How come when banana is stored in room temp., its yellower compared to a banana treated under refrigerator temp.? Explain. (biosynthetic pathway, low temp.- inactivate enzymes, room temp.-faster to ripen)

1. Why do plants grow tall and spindly when grown under insufficient light? Explain. (auxins, photonasty, phototropis) 2. How come when banana is stored in room temp., its yellower compared to a banana treated under refrigerator temp.? Explain. (biosynthetic pathway, low temp.- inactivate enzymes, room temp.-faster to ripen)

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter37: Plant Signals And Responses To The Environment

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