Factors Influencing Growth

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What is the main reason chrysanthemums bloom in the fall?

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Chrysanthemums bloom in the fall because they are better suited to survive in cooler weather.

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What hormone speeds up the rate at which plant cells grow and controls a plant's response to light?

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Auxin.

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What is the term for a plant's growth response toward or away from a stimulus?

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Tropism.

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What is thigmotropism?

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Thigmotropism is a plant's growth response to touch or physical contact.

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What is positive gravitropism?

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Positive gravitropism is the growth of plant roots toward the direction of gravity.

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What is negative gravitropism?

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Negative gravitropism is the growth of plant stems away from the direction of gravity.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is a plant's growth response to light, typically growing towards the light source.

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What triggers the closing of the leaves in the Touch-Me-Not plant?

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The closing of the leaves in the Touch-Me-Not plant is triggered by chemicals.

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What is dormancy in plants?

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Dormancy is a period in which a plant's growth and development are temporarily stopped, often in response to unfavorable environmental conditions.

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How do plants respond to seasonal changes?

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Plants respond to seasonal changes by adjusting their growth patterns, such as blooming in specific seasons.

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