Plant Hormones Flashcards

1
Q

What are plant hormones?

A

Chemical substances that regulate various aspects of plant growth and development.

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2
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True or False: Auxins are primarily responsible for cell elongation in plants.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the plant hormone that promotes seed germination and growth.

A

Gibberellin

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4
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Which hormone is known for its role in fruit ripening?

A

Ethylene

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5
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What is the primary function of cytokinins in plants?

A

To promote cell division and shoot formation.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the response to stress in plants? A) Auxin B) Abscisic Acid C) Gibberellin

A

B) Abscisic Acid

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7
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What effect do gibberellins have on plant growth?

A

They promote stem elongation and seed germination.

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8
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True or False: Abscisic acid helps in the regulation of water loss in plants.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: __________ are hormones that can inhibit growth and promote leaf drop.

A

Abscisic acid

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10
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Name the plant hormone associated with promoting lateral root growth.

A

Cytokinins

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