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Which hormone is an example of a plant hormone that works in the Apical Daughter cell?
Which hormone is an example of a plant hormone that works in the Apical Daughter cell?
- Embryo Mutants
- IAA (correct)
- Max auxin
- PIN protein
What is the function of the gnom (gn) gene?
What is the function of the gnom (gn) gene?
- Encodes for auxin response factors proteins
- Determines the hormonal content of the cells
- Codes for a guanine nucleotide exchange factor
- Moves things around during embryogenesis (correct)
What is the role of the Monopteros (mp) genes during embryogenesis?
What is the role of the Monopteros (mp) genes during embryogenesis?
- Functions properly during embryogenesis (correct)
- Encodes for auxin response factors proteins
- Determines the hormonal content of the cells
- Codes for a guanine nucleotide exchange factor
Which cells in the plant are responsible for primary growth, such as plant height and root length?
Which cells in the plant are responsible for primary growth, such as plant height and root length?
What is the main function of the apical meristems in plants?
What is the main function of the apical meristems in plants?
What is the difference between apical meristems and lateral meristems in plants?
What is the difference between apical meristems and lateral meristems in plants?
What is the significance of apical meristems in maintaining the architecture of plants?
What is the significance of apical meristems in maintaining the architecture of plants?
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What is IAA?
What is IAA?
A plant hormone operating in Apical Daughter cells.
What is the function of the gnom (gn) gene?
What is the function of the gnom (gn) gene?
It is involved in intracellular transport during plant embryogenesis.
What is the role of Monopteros (mp) genes?
What is the role of Monopteros (mp) genes?
Plays a role for proper development during embryogenesis.
What are meristematic cells?
What are meristematic cells?
Cells responsible for increasing plant height and root length.
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What is the function of apical meristems?
What is the function of apical meristems?
To add new cells to the plant body for growth.
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Apical vs. lateral meristems?
Apical vs. lateral meristems?
Apical meristems drive primary growth (height/length), while lateral meristems drive secondary growth (width).
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Why are apical meristems important for plant architecture?
Why are apical meristems important for plant architecture?
Apical meristems add cells at the top and bottom, preserving the plant's axial structure.
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