PLANT HORMONES

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What is the growth hormone that speeds up the ripening of fruits?

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Ethylene.

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What is the role of auxin in plant growth?

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Auxin promotes cell elongation and is involved in the bending of plants towards light.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light direction.

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What is thigmonasty?

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Thigmonasty is a plant's movement in response to touch.

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What is phototaxis?

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Phototaxis is the movement of organisms towards or away from light.

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What is the function of gibberellins in plants?

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Gibberellins promote stem elongation, seed germination, and flowering.

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What is the difference between tropism and nastic movements?

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Tropism is a directional growth response to a stimulus, while nastic movements are non-directional responses.

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What is the effect of cytokinin on plant growth?

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Cytokinins promote cell division and can delay leaf senescence.

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What is the role of abscisic acid in plants?

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Abscisic acid helps regulate water loss and stress responses in plants.

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What is the significance of auxin distribution in plants?

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Auxin distribution affects plant growth direction, causing bending towards light.