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What is the primary function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
What is the primary function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
- Maintain structural integrity (correct)
- Regulate hormone production
- Generate heat for the plant
- Aid in photosynthesis
How are photosynthates, such as sugars, transported within plants?
How are photosynthates, such as sugars, transported within plants?
- By active transport from roots to leaves
- Through the phloem from leaves to other parts of the plant (correct)
- Through the xylem from leaves to roots
- By diffusion through cell membranes
Which protein group responds to red and far-red light, controlling growth and seasonal responses?
Which protein group responds to red and far-red light, controlling growth and seasonal responses?
- Phototropins
- Phytochromes (correct)
- Carotenoids
- Chlorophylls
What is the directional growth response of plants towards a light source called?
What is the directional growth response of plants towards a light source called?
Which of the following is an example of thigmomorphogenesis?
Which of the following is an example of thigmomorphogenesis?
In what way do roots typically respond to gravity?
In what way do roots typically respond to gravity?
What distinguishes plant hormones from animal hormones in terms of production and function?
What distinguishes plant hormones from animal hormones in terms of production and function?
'Volatile odors and toxins' are examples of what type of plant defense mechanism against predators?
'Volatile odors and toxins' are examples of what type of plant defense mechanism against predators?
Which plant adaptation is exemplified by tendrils coiling around a support?
Which plant adaptation is exemplified by tendrils coiling around a support?
What is the primary function of phytochromes in plants?
What is the primary function of phytochromes in plants?
Which feature distinguishes thorns from spines in plants?
Which feature distinguishes thorns from spines in plants?
What role does phototropism play in plants' response to light?
What role does phototropism play in plants' response to light?
In which direction do roots typically exhibit gravitropism?
In which direction do roots typically exhibit gravitropism?
What is the primary function of cellulose within plant cells?
What is the primary function of cellulose within plant cells?
Which protein group responds to blue light and controls leaf opening and closing in plants?
Which protein group responds to blue light and controls leaf opening and closing in plants?
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