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What is the primary cue that triggers flowering in the light-dependent pathway?
What is the primary cue that triggers flowering in the light-dependent pathway?
- Changes in temperature
- Changes in water availability
- Changes in gibberellin levels
- Changes in the proportion of light to dark (correct)
Which type of plants flower when daylight becomes shorter than a critical length?
Which type of plants flower when daylight becomes shorter than a critical length?
- Short-day plants (correct)
- Obligate plants
- Long-day plants
- Day-neutral plants
What is the term for the process of requiring a period of chilling before flowering?
What is the term for the process of requiring a period of chilling before flowering?
- Vernalization (correct)
- Photoperiodism
- Floralization
- Gibberellinism
Which pathway is linked to cold and requires a period of chilling before flowering?
Which pathway is linked to cold and requires a period of chilling before flowering?
What is the effect of decreased levels of gibberellins on flowering in some species?
What is the effect of decreased levels of gibberellins on flowering in some species?
Why do plants use light as a cue to flower?
Why do plants use light as a cue to flower?
What is the purpose of manipulating photoperiod in greenhouses?
What is the purpose of manipulating photoperiod in greenhouses?
What is the direct effect of gibberellin on the LFY gene?
What is the direct effect of gibberellin on the LFY gene?
What is the primary characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway?
What is the primary characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway?
How do floral meristem identity genes regulate flower development?
How do floral meristem identity genes regulate flower development?
What is the result of a Class A gene mutation?
What is the result of a Class A gene mutation?
What is the role of the ABC model in flower development?
What is the role of the ABC model in flower development?
How can the determination of flowering be tested?
How can the determination of flowering be tested?
What is the balance that regulates when flowering occurs?
What is the balance that regulates when flowering occurs?
What is the primary function of the light-dependent pathway?
What is the primary function of the light-dependent pathway?
What is the characteristic of facultative long—or short-day plants?
What is the characteristic of facultative long—or short-day plants?
What is the effect of decreased gibberellin levels on flowering?
What is the effect of decreased gibberellin levels on flowering?
What is the purpose of the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the purpose of the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the advantage of using light as a cue for flowering?
What is the advantage of using light as a cue for flowering?
What is the characteristic of obligate long—or short-day plants?
What is the characteristic of obligate long—or short-day plants?
What is the primary difference between the light-dependent pathway and the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the primary difference between the light-dependent pathway and the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the primary mechanism by which gibberellin promotes flowering?
What is the primary mechanism by which gibberellin promotes flowering?
What is the consequence of a mutation in Class A genes during flower development?
What is the consequence of a mutation in Class A genes during flower development?
What is the role of floral meristem identity genes in flower development?
What is the role of floral meristem identity genes in flower development?
How does the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals affect flowering?
How does the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals affect flowering?
What is the characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway that distinguishes it from other pathways?
What is the characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway that distinguishes it from other pathways?
What is the consequence of disrupting the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals?
What is the consequence of disrupting the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals?
What is the relationship between the LFY gene and flowering?
What is the relationship between the LFY gene and flowering?
What is the primary function of the photoperiodic requirement in plants?
What is the primary function of the photoperiodic requirement in plants?
What is the primary characteristic of day-neutral plants?
What is the primary characteristic of day-neutral plants?
What is the outcome of reduced gibberellin levels in some plant species?
What is the outcome of reduced gibberellin levels in some plant species?
What is the primary difference between obligate and facultative long—or short-day plants?
What is the primary difference between obligate and facultative long—or short-day plants?
What is the primary advantage of the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the primary advantage of the temperature-dependent pathway?
What is the primary mechanism by which plants regulate flowering in response to day length?
What is the primary mechanism by which plants regulate flowering in response to day length?
What is the primary effect of vernalization on flowering?
What is the primary effect of vernalization on flowering?
What is the direct consequence of gibberellin binding to the promoter of the LFY gene?
What is the direct consequence of gibberellin binding to the promoter of the LFY gene?
What is the role of floral meristem identity genes in the ABC model?
What is the role of floral meristem identity genes in the ABC model?
What is the effect of a mutation in Class B genes during flower development?
What is the effect of a mutation in Class B genes during flower development?
What is the primary characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway?
What is the primary characteristic of the Autonomous Pathway?
What is the consequence of disrupting the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals?
What is the consequence of disrupting the balance between floral promoting and inhibiting signals?
What is the relationship between the LFY gene and flowering?
What is the relationship between the LFY gene and flowering?
What is the outcome of manipulating the environment to test the determination of flowering?
What is the outcome of manipulating the environment to test the determination of flowering?
