Octadecanoid Pathway in Plant Defense
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Match the components of the octadecanoid pathway with their functions:

Lipoxygenase (LOX) = Converts linolenic acid to 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid Allene oxide synthase (AOS) = Converts 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid to 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid Linolenic acid = Released from plant membranes in response to stress or injury Octadecanoids = A class of signaling molecules derived from fatty acids

Match the steps of the octadecanoid pathway with their corresponding products:

Step 1 = Linolenic acid Step 2 = 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid Step 3 = 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid Step 4 = Jasmonic acid

Match the biological functions of the octadecanoid pathway with their descriptions:

Plant defense = Against insects and pathogens Wound response = Regulating the plant's response to mechanical damage Hormone regulation = Interacting with other plant hormones Growth regulation = Not a direct function of the octadecanoid pathway

Match the enzymes involved in the octadecanoid pathway with their substrates:

<p>Lipoxygenase (LOX) = 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid Allene oxide synthase (AOS) = Linolenic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the molecules involved in the octadecanoid pathway with their respective abbreviations:

<p>13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid = 13-HPOT 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid = 12,13-EOT Jasmonic acid = JA Linolenic acid = LA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the products of the octadecanoid pathway with their effects on plant defense:

<p>Jasmonic acid = Activates plant defense responses 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid = Does not directly activate plant defense responses 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid = Does not directly activate plant defense responses Linolenic acid = Does not directly activate plant defense responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview

The octadecanoid pathway is a signaling pathway involved in plant defense responses against insects and pathogens.

Key Components

  • Octadecanoids: a class of signaling molecules derived from fatty acids, specifically linolenic acid (18:3)
  • Lipoxygenase (LOX): an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of linolenic acid to 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (13-HPOT)
  • Allene oxide synthase (AOS): an enzyme that converts 13-HPOT to 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (12,13-EOT)

Pathway Steps

  1. Linolenic acid is released from plant membranes in response to stress or injury
  2. Lipoxygenase (LOX) catalyzes the conversion of linolenic acid to 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (13-HPOT)
  3. Allene oxide synthase (AOS) converts 13-HPOT to 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (12,13-EOT)
  4. 12,13-EOT is then converted to jasmonic acid (JA) through a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions
  5. Jasmonic acid (JA) is the primary signaling molecule that activates plant defense responses

Biological Function

The octadecanoid pathway plays a crucial role in:

  • Plant defense: against insects and pathogens, through the production of defense-related genes and chemicals
  • Wound response: regulating the plant's response to mechanical damage
  • Hormone regulation: interacting with other plant hormones, such as ethylene and salicylic acid, to modulate plant defense responses

Overview

  • The octadecanoid pathway is a signaling pathway involved in plant defense responses against insects and pathogens.

Key Components

  • Octadecanoids are a class of signaling molecules derived from fatty acids, specifically linolenic acid (18:3).
  • Lipoxygenase (LOX) is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of linolenic acid to 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (13-HPOT).
  • Allene oxide synthase (AOS) is an enzyme that converts 13-HPOT to 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (12,13-EOT).

Pathway Steps

  • Linolenic acid is released from plant membranes in response to stress or injury.
  • Lipoxygenase (LOX) converts linolenic acid to 13-hydroperoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (13-HPOT).
  • Allene oxide synthase (AOS) converts 13-HPOT to 12,13-epoxyoctadecatrienoic acid (12,13-EOT).
  • 12,13-EOT is then converted to jasmonic acid (JA) through a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
  • Jasmonic acid (JA) is the primary signaling molecule that activates plant defense responses.

Biological Function

  • The octadecanoid pathway plays a crucial role in plant defense against insects and pathogens by producing defense-related genes and chemicals.
  • It regulates the plant's response to mechanical damage and wound response.
  • The pathway interacts with other plant hormones, such as ethylene and salicylic acid, to modulate plant defense responses.

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This quiz covers the octadecanoid pathway, a signaling process in plants that responds to insects and pathogens. Learn about key components like octadecanoids, lipoxygenase, and allene oxide synthase.

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