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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question
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What is the cellular effect of auxin that leads to the bending of a plant stem?
Options
A It causes cells to shrink on the light side
B It triggers rapid cell death
C It prevents cell division
D It causes plant cells to elongate
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Auxin's primary role in this context is stimulating cell elongation. When it accumulates on the shady side, those cells grow longer than those on the light side, forcing a curve.

Hint

It makes the cells 'longer'.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 101 of 802
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