Unit 6-Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
Gravitropism
A
the movement of a plant organ in response to gravity.
2
Q
Phototropism
A
the ability of the plant to re-orient the shoot growth towards a direction of light source.
3
Q
Auxin
A
cause roots to easily grow
4
Q
Cytokinins
A
only used in tissue culture due to its function of cell division and organ formation.
5
Q
Gibbrelins
A
cause stem elongation and also cause bolting.
6
Q
Ethelyne
A
can inhibit stem elongation; it also causes senescence.
7
Q
abscisic acid
A
signals the plant when it is undergoing water stress.
8
Q
brassinosteroids
A
enhances resistance to stresses.
9
Q
what hormone stimulates fruit ripening?
A
ethelyne.
10
Q
Identify the plant hormone that affects seedless grape cultivars.
A
gibberellins
11
Q
Describe the effect of plant growth retardants.
A
created compact plants.
