Plant Hormones Flashcards
What are plant hormones?
Chemical substances that regulate various aspects of plant growth and development.
True or False: Auxins are primarily responsible for cell elongation in plants.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the plant hormone that promotes seed germination and growth.
Gibberellin
Which hormone is known for its role in fruit ripening?
Ethylene
What is the primary function of cytokinins in plants?
To promote cell division and shoot formation.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is involved in the response to stress in plants? A) Auxin B) Abscisic Acid C) Gibberellin
B) Abscisic Acid
What effect do gibberellins have on plant growth?
They promote stem elongation and seed germination.
True or False: Abscisic acid helps in the regulation of water loss in plants.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ are hormones that can inhibit growth and promote leaf drop.
Abscisic acid
Name the plant hormone associated with promoting lateral root growth.
Cytokinins