Chapter 36, Problem 1
Evaluate the following assertions about phototropism. Select True or False for each statement. T/F Cells on the illuminated side of a stem elongate more than cells on the shaded side. T/F Phototropism is triggered by blue light. T/F Phototropins play a significant role in phototropism. T/F The bending of the plant is due to cell elongation in response to auxin.
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Which of the following statements about phytochrome is not correct? a. It is photoreversible. b. Its function was understood long before the protein itself was isolated. c. The Pfr form activates the responses to red light. d. It is involved in guard-cell opening.
Which of the following statements about hormones is correct? a. They tend to be large molecules. b. They exert their effects only on the same cells that produce them. c. They can exert strong effects only when they are present in high concentrations. d. They trigger a response by binding to target-cell receptors.
What evidence suggests that ABA from roots can signal guard cells to close? a. If roots are given sufficient water, guard cells close anyway. b. If roots are dry, guard cells begin to close—even though leaves may not be experiencing water stress. c. Applying ABA on guard cells directly causes them to close. d. If roots are dry, the ABA concentration in leaf cells drops dramatically.