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Which type of plants do not photorespire?
Which type of plants do not photorespire?
- C3 plants
- Tropical grasses
- CAM plants
- C4 plants (correct)
What is the name of the CO2 concentrating mechanism found in plants?
What is the name of the CO2 concentrating mechanism found in plants?
- C4 Photosynthesis (correct)
- C3 Photosynthesis
- Crassulacean Acid Metabolism
- Mesophyll cells
In which type of plants was the PCA (CO2 concentrating mechanism) first discovered?
In which type of plants was the PCA (CO2 concentrating mechanism) first discovered?
- C3 plants
- Maize
- Sugar cane
- Tropical grasses (correct)
How many times has C4 Photosynthesis evolved independently?
How many times has C4 Photosynthesis evolved independently?
What type of cells are present in the mesophyll of C3 leaves?
What type of cells are present in the mesophyll of C3 leaves?
What type of cells are present in the bundle sheath of C4 leaves?
What type of cells are present in the bundle sheath of C4 leaves?
What is the name of the carbon cycle involved in C4 photosynthesis?
What is the name of the carbon cycle involved in C4 photosynthesis?
Which type of photosynthesis is associated with the environmental consideration shown in Figure 9.6?
Which type of photosynthesis is associated with the environmental consideration shown in Figure 9.6?
Which reactions in photosynthesis are responsible for the synthesis of carbohydrates?
Which reactions in photosynthesis are responsible for the synthesis of carbohydrates?
Where does the Calvin-Benson cycle occur in the chloroplast?
Where does the Calvin-Benson cycle occur in the chloroplast?
What is the net carbon gain or output of the C3 photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle?
What is the net carbon gain or output of the C3 photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle?
What enzyme catalyzes the oxygenation of RuBP, leading to photorespiration?
What enzyme catalyzes the oxygenation of RuBP, leading to photorespiration?
What is the main reason for the existence of photorespiration?
What is the main reason for the existence of photorespiration?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photorespiration?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photorespiration?
What is the purpose of the Calvin-Benson cycle in photosynthesis?
What is the purpose of the Calvin-Benson cycle in photosynthesis?
What are the variations of carbon fixation in photosynthesis?
What are the variations of carbon fixation in photosynthesis?
Which chapter of the book 'Plant Physiology and Development' should be referred to for information on phytohormones and signal transduction?
Which chapter of the book 'Plant Physiology and Development' should be referred to for information on phytohormones and signal transduction?
What is the ability of an organism to detect daylength called?
What is the ability of an organism to detect daylength called?
Which type of growth process can result in two contrasting examples of plant form?
Which type of growth process can result in two contrasting examples of plant form?
What is the main environmental cue that plants use to orient in space?
What is the main environmental cue that plants use to orient in space?
Which hormone controls growth by elongation in plants?
Which hormone controls growth by elongation in plants?
What is the role of ubiquitin in plant development?
What is the role of ubiquitin in plant development?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the function of auxin in plants?
What is the function of auxin in plants?
Which hormone promotes flowering in pineapples and other bromeliads?
Which hormone promotes flowering in pineapples and other bromeliads?
What is the role of brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis?
What is the role of brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis?
Which gene affects the stability of DELLA proteins?
Which gene affects the stability of DELLA proteins?
What is the effect of gibberellins on seed germination?
What is the effect of gibberellins on seed germination?
Which hormone promotes branching in the root?
Which hormone promotes branching in the root?
Which hormone maintains stem cell fate at the root apical meristem?
Which hormone maintains stem cell fate at the root apical meristem?
Which genes are involved in auxin's effects on gene expression?
Which genes are involved in auxin's effects on gene expression?
What is the name of the two-component system that mediates cytokinin signaling?
What is the name of the two-component system that mediates cytokinin signaling?
Which of the following is NOT a function of phytohormones?
Which of the following is NOT a function of phytohormones?
What are the three key steps in any signal transduction pathway?
What are the three key steps in any signal transduction pathway?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
How are hormonal signals transduced in plants?
How are hormonal signals transduced in plants?
Which enzyme transfers the phosphoryl group to a histidine phosphotransferase in two-component signaling in plants?
Which enzyme transfers the phosphoryl group to a histidine phosphotransferase in two-component signaling in plants?
What is the role of Type A or C ARRs in cytokinin signaling?
What is the role of Type A or C ARRs in cytokinin signaling?
How do strigolactones inhibit branch outgrowth in plants?
How do strigolactones inhibit branch outgrowth in plants?
Which compound promotes seed germination, flowering, and fruit growth in plants?
Which compound promotes seed germination, flowering, and fruit growth in plants?
Which hormone promotes fruit softening and flavor and color development?
Which hormone promotes fruit softening and flavor and color development?
What is the main function of ethylene in plants?
What is the main function of ethylene in plants?
What is the triple response induced by ethylene?
What is the triple response induced by ethylene?
What is the effect of ethylene on cut flowers and fruits?
What is the effect of ethylene on cut flowers and fruits?
How can ethylene levels be managed to maintain fruit freshness?
How can ethylene levels be managed to maintain fruit freshness?
Which plant is ethylene-resistant and became a popular houseplant due to this trait?
Which plant is ethylene-resistant and became a popular houseplant due to this trait?
Which of the following is NOT a plant hormone?
Which of the following is NOT a plant hormone?
What is the main effect of photomorphogenesis?
What is the main effect of photomorphogenesis?
Which environmental cue is NOT used by plants to orient in space?
Which environmental cue is NOT used by plants to orient in space?
What is the role of vernalisation in plants?
What is the role of vernalisation in plants?
What is the main function of auxin in plants?
What is the main function of auxin in plants?
What is the net carbon gain or output of the C3 photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle?
What is the net carbon gain or output of the C3 photosynthetic carbon reduction cycle?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the role of ubiquitin in plant development?
What is the role of ubiquitin in plant development?
Which enzyme transfers the phosphoryl group to a histidine phosphotransferase in two-component signaling in plants?
Which enzyme transfers the phosphoryl group to a histidine phosphotransferase in two-component signaling in plants?
Which hormone promotes branching in the root?
Which hormone promotes branching in the root?
What is the effect of gibberellins on seed germination?
What is the effect of gibberellins on seed germination?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
Which of the following is NOT a function of phytohormones?
Which of the following is NOT a function of phytohormones?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the purpose of the Calvin-Benson cycle in photosynthesis?
What is the purpose of the Calvin-Benson cycle in photosynthesis?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photorespiration?
What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photorespiration?
Which hormone promotes cell elongation in plants?
Which hormone promotes cell elongation in plants?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of fruit ripening?
Which hormone is critical for the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth in many plants?
Which hormone is critical for the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth in many plants?
Which hormone is involved in the patterning of the floral meristem during flower development?
Which hormone is involved in the patterning of the floral meristem during flower development?
Which hormone promotes stem cell fate at the root apical meristem?
Which hormone promotes stem cell fate at the root apical meristem?
What is the main effect of cytokinins in plants?
What is the main effect of cytokinins in plants?
Which genes are involved in auxin's effects on gene expression?
Which genes are involved in auxin's effects on gene expression?
What is the role of strigolactones in plant development?
What is the role of strigolactones in plant development?
Which hormone promotes fruit softening and flavor and color development?
Which hormone promotes fruit softening and flavor and color development?
Which hormone induces the triple response: reduced elongation, hypocotyl swelling, apical hook exaggeration?
Which hormone induces the triple response: reduced elongation, hypocotyl swelling, apical hook exaggeration?
Which hormone promotes leaf and petal senescence?
Which hormone promotes leaf and petal senescence?
What is the effect of ethylene on cut flowers and fruits?
What is the effect of ethylene on cut flowers and fruits?
What is the main function of ethylene in plants?
What is the main function of ethylene in plants?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
What is the main effect of disrupting hormone synthesis or response in plants?
Which hormone is involved in maintaining a stem cell population at the shoot apical meristem?
Which hormone is involved in maintaining a stem cell population at the shoot apical meristem?
What is the main function of abscisic acid (ABA) in plants?
What is the main function of abscisic acid (ABA) in plants?
What is the role of gibberellins in plant growth?
What is the role of gibberellins in plant growth?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating leaf and branch initiation in plants?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating leaf and branch initiation in plants?
What is the function of strigolactones in plant development?
What is the function of strigolactones in plant development?
Which hormone is involved in stress responses in plants?
Which hormone is involved in stress responses in plants?
What is the main function of brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis?
What is the main function of brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis?
What are the five 'classical' plant hormones?
What are the five 'classical' plant hormones?
How does auxin regulate phototropism?
How does auxin regulate phototropism?
True or False: Auxin and ethylene act antagonistically in most processes.
True or False: Auxin and ethylene act antagonistically in most processes.
What are the commercial applications of controlling ethylene synthesis and response?
What are the commercial applications of controlling ethylene synthesis and response?
The jasmonate receptor is very similar to the receptor of which other hormone?
The jasmonate receptor is very similar to the receptor of which other hormone?
True or False: Jasmonates and Salicylates are expressed constitutively in most tissues.
True or False: Jasmonates and Salicylates are expressed constitutively in most tissues.
What is a hormone?
What is a hormone?
Which hormone promotes senescence and fruit ripening in plants?
Which hormone promotes senescence and fruit ripening in plants?
Which hormone is involved in seed maturation and germination?
Which hormone is involved in seed maturation and germination?
Which hormone promotes cell elongation in plants?
Which hormone promotes cell elongation in plants?
What is the main function of abscisic acid (ABA) in plants?
What is the main function of abscisic acid (ABA) in plants?
Which hormone is involved in floral evocation and other reproductive processes in plants?
Which hormone is involved in floral evocation and other reproductive processes in plants?
What is the main function of brassinosteroids in plants?
What is the main function of brassinosteroids in plants?
What is the role of jasmonates in plants?
What is the role of jasmonates in plants?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of seed maturation and dormancy?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of seed maturation and dormancy?
What is the main effect of cytokinins in plants?
What is the main effect of cytokinins in plants?
Which hormone promotes flowering in many plants?
Which hormone promotes flowering in many plants?
What is the main effect of ethylene on plants?
What is the main effect of ethylene on plants?
Which hormone is critical for the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth in many plants?
Which hormone is critical for the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth in many plants?
What is the main function of auxin in plants?
What is the main function of auxin in plants?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of stomatal aperture?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of stomatal aperture?
What is the main effect of strigolactones in plant development?
What is the main effect of strigolactones in plant development?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of defense against herbivory?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of defense against herbivory?
