PLANT HORMONE Flashcards

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1
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Chemicals that travel between cells and regulate many aspects of plant growth

A. HORMONES
B. AUXINS
C.GIBBERELLINS
D.CYTOKININS

A

Hormones

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Stimulate FRUIT DEVELOPMENT , CONTROL ELONGATION of cells in a stem, and suppress growth of lateral buds.

A. GIBBERELLINS
B. AUXINS
C. ABSCISIC ACID
D.ETHYLENE
E. APICAL DOMINANCE

A

Auxins

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3
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Also stimulate shoot elongation. Farmers use these hormones to stimulate STEM ELONGATION and fruit growth

A

Gibberellins

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4
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Stimulate CELL DIVISION in many plant parts, delay shedding of leaves, and stimulate growth of lateral buds.

A

Cytokinins

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hastens FRUIT RIPENING and stimulates shedding of leaves, flowers, and fruits

A

Ethylene

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Inhibits SHOOT GROWTH, maintains seed dormancy, and stimulates closure of stomata and shedding of plant parts

A

Abscisic acid

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6
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The counter affect of the hormones

A

Apical Dominance

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______ are primarily released from the SHOOT TIP.

A

Auxins

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8
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__________ are primarily released from the ROOTS.

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Cytokinins

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