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Who is credited with the discovery of auxin?
Who is credited with the discovery of auxin?
- Charles Darwin (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Gregor Mendel
- Marie Curie
What is the main role of auxin in plants?
What is the main role of auxin in plants?
- Regulation of plant cell elongation (correct)
- Protection against pests
- Promotion of flowering
- Enhancement of seed germination
What is the growth response of plants to unidirectional stimuli called?
What is the growth response of plants to unidirectional stimuli called?
- Photosynthesis
- Transpiration
- Tropism (correct)
- Respiration
Which plant part did Darwin and his son use in their experiments with coleoptiles?
Which plant part did Darwin and his son use in their experiments with coleoptiles?
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What did Frits Went demonstrate in 1926 regarding auxin?
What did Frits Went demonstrate in 1926 regarding auxin?
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Why did the coleoptile bend towards the light according to Darwin's experiment?
Why did the coleoptile bend towards the light according to Darwin's experiment?
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