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Questions and Answers
True or false: Auxins cause the side of the stem that is in the sunlight to grow faster than the shaded side.
True or false: Auxins cause the side of the stem that is in the sunlight to grow faster than the shaded side.
False (B)
True or false: Auxins encourage the growth of roots when the root is horizontal in the soil.
True or false: Auxins encourage the growth of roots when the root is horizontal in the soil.
False (B)
True or false: The plant's stem will bend towards the light when auxins accumulate on the shaded side.
True or false: The plant's stem will bend towards the light when auxins accumulate on the shaded side.
True (A)
Flashcards
Do auxins and sunlight exposure correlate?
Do auxins and sunlight exposure correlate?
Auxins do NOT cause the side of the stem in sunlight to grow faster. They promote growth on the shaded side.
Auxin's effect on horizontal roots?
Auxin's effect on horizontal roots?
Auxins inhibit root growth when a root is horizontal, promoting downward curvature.
How do auxins affect a plant's stem in relation to light?
How do auxins affect a plant's stem in relation to light?
Auxins increase the cell elongation on the shaded side of plant stems, thus causing the plant to bend toward the light.
