5 Questions
Which hormone promotes cell elongation and is responsible for phototropism and geotropism in plants?
Auxins
Which hormone is associated with promoting seed germination, stem elongation, and flowering in plants?
Gibberellins
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of plant responses to stress, such as drought and cold?
Abscisic acid
Which hormone is responsible for promoting cell division and is involved in the prevention of leaf senescence (aging) in plants?
Cytokinins
What is the function of ethylene in plants?
Promotes fruit ripening and abscission of leaves
Study Notes
Plant Hormones
- Auxins promote cell elongation and are responsible for phototropism and geotropism in plants.
- Gibberellins are associated with promoting seed germination, stem elongation, and flowering in plants.
- Abscisic acid is involved in the regulation of plant responses to stress, such as drought and cold.
- Cytokinins are responsible for promoting cell division and preventing leaf senescence (aging) in plants.
- Ethylene is involved in fruit ripening and senescence (aging) in plants.
Test your knowledge about plant growth regulators and their uses with this quiz. Learn about the key terms related to plant growth regulators such as abscisic acid, auxins, cytokinins, and more.
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