2.7 Using Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What do women use the contraceptive pill for?
A
To prevent unwanted pregnancies
2
Q
What can taking hormones for a long time lead to?
A
Side effects in some women
3
Q
Who uses plant hormones?
A
Farmers and gardeners
4
Q
What are weedkillers used to kill?
A
Unwanted plants on lawns
5
Q
What are hormones used to do when taking cuttings from plants?
A
Hormones are used to encourage roots to grow before the cuttings are planted
6
Q
What are hormones used to do with fruit?
A
They encourage fruit to ripen
7
Q
What can happen if plant hormones are used incorrectly?
A
They can damage the environment e.g weedkillers may damage other useful plants
