Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 29, Problem 5SQ
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Introduction: Auxins are the hormones that are produced by the apical meristem at the tip of a shoot are responsible for phototropism. The phototropism is defined as the unidirectional movement of a plant in response to light.
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The apical bud of a plant produces
which inhibits lateral bud growth through the process known as apical dominances.
Select one:
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O b. Cytokinin
O c. Ethylene
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O e. Abscisic Acid
1) You exposed a plant to a light that shines on the right side of a plant. Choose the statement that best describes the plant growth towards the light.
A. Light destroys auxin, and thus the shaded side grows faster.
B. Auxin moves from the lighted side to the shaded side where it stimulates growth.
C. Auxin moves from the shaded side to the lighted where it stimulates growth.
D. Auxin moves from the shaded side to the lighted side where it inhibits growth.
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B. Ethylene
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D. Auxins
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4)Identify the best description of oviparity.
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B. Organism that forms the…
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promote, suppress
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