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What does the process of abscission involve?
What does the process of abscission involve?
- Merging of leaves, flowers, and fruits into a plant
- Separation of leaves, flowers, and fruits from a plant (correct)
- Insertion of leaves, flowers, and fruits into a plant
- Absorption of leaves, flowers, and fruits by a plant
What triggers the abscission of leaves?
What triggers the abscission of leaves?
- Increased sunlight and chlorophyll in the environment
- Introduction of new plant species in the surroundings
- Seasonal changes leading to reduced sunlight and chlorophyll (correct)
- Damage to the plant caused by extreme weather conditions
What is the Latin origin of the word 'abscission'?
What is the Latin origin of the word 'abscission'?
- Ac (sharp) + sciendere (to cut)
- Ad (towards) + sciendere (to cut)
- Ab (away) + sciendere (to cut) (correct)
- Ab (above) + sciendere (to cut)
Why do plants abscise fruit while still immature?
Why do plants abscise fruit while still immature?
What is the purpose of abscising senescent leaves in the fall?
What is the purpose of abscising senescent leaves in the fall?
When can plants shed organs through abscission?
When can plants shed organs through abscission?
What is the primary regulator of the abscission process?
What is the primary regulator of the abscission process?
What is the role of the abscission layer in leaf or fruit shedding?
What is the role of the abscission layer in leaf or fruit shedding?
Where is Abscisic Acid (ABA) synthesized in plants?
Where is Abscisic Acid (ABA) synthesized in plants?
What is the effect of Abscisic Acid (ABA) on plant growth?
What is the effect of Abscisic Acid (ABA) on plant growth?
What is the purpose of the deposition of lignin and suberin in the abscission layer?
What is the purpose of the deposition of lignin and suberin in the abscission layer?
What is the key function of the abscission zone in plants?
What is the key function of the abscission zone in plants?
What is the primary purpose of abscission in plants?
What is the primary purpose of abscission in plants?
Which of the following is a key factor leading to the abscission of leaves?
Which of the following is a key factor leading to the abscission of leaves?
How does abscission contribute to plant reproductive success?
How does abscission contribute to plant reproductive success?
In which scenario would a plant most likely initiate abscission?
In which scenario would a plant most likely initiate abscission?
What triggers the shedding of flowers or leaves through abscission?
What triggers the shedding of flowers or leaves through abscission?
Why might plants abscise fruit while still immature?
Why might plants abscise fruit while still immature?
What is the role of abscisic acid (ABA) in the process of leaf abscission?
What is the role of abscisic acid (ABA) in the process of leaf abscission?
What is the main function of the abscission layer in leaf or fruit shedding?
What is the main function of the abscission layer in leaf or fruit shedding?
What is the primary effect of the deposition of lignin and suberin in the abscission layer?
What is the primary effect of the deposition of lignin and suberin in the abscission layer?
Where is Abscisic Acid (ABA) synthesized in plants?
Where is Abscisic Acid (ABA) synthesized in plants?
What triggers the formation of the abscission layer in plants?
What triggers the formation of the abscission layer in plants?
What is the role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) in the shedding of immature fruits?
What is the role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) in the shedding of immature fruits?
