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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Objective Question

Question

Which scientist used a coleoptile-bending assay for the quantitative analysis of auxin?
Options
A Darwin
B F.W. Went
Correct Answer
C Boysen-Jensen
D The Darwin brothers
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F.W. Went devised a coleoptile-bending assay to measure the concentration of auxin quantitatively.

Hint

He used gelatin blocks to collect the substance first.

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