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Which type of light is the primary receptor for red and far red light?
Which type of light is the primary receptor for red and far red light?
- Ultraviolet (UV) light
- Red light (correct)
- Blue light
- Green light
What is the active form of phytochrome?
What is the active form of phytochrome?
- Pr
- FR
- Pfr (correct)
- R
What is the range of lag time for phytochrome responses?
What is the range of lag time for phytochrome responses?
- Hours to days
- Milliseconds to seconds
- Minutes to weeks (correct)
- Seconds to hours
What is the main function of cryptochromes?
What is the main function of cryptochromes?
What is the change in FAD redox state that activates cryptochrome?
What is the change in FAD redox state that activates cryptochrome?
What is the delay between receiving a blue light signal and seeing the maximum response?
What is the delay between receiving a blue light signal and seeing the maximum response?
What are the two general categories of phytochrome responses?
What are the two general categories of phytochrome responses?
What is an example of a phytochrome response?
What is an example of a phytochrome response?
What is the primary function of phototropins?
What is the primary function of phototropins?
Which chromophore absorbs blue light in cryptochromes?
Which chromophore absorbs blue light in cryptochromes?