The First Hormone Produced by a Plant as Part of an Induced

question 70

Multiple Choice

The first hormone produced by a plant as part of an induced response to drought stress is

• A) ethylene.
• B) abscisic acid.
• C) canavanine.
• D) jasmonate.
• E) heat shock protein.

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Leptin-deficient

Refers to a condition or state where there is a lack of leptin, a hormone that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms for converting food to energy, building proteins, and eliminating waste products.

Predisposed

Having a tendency or inclination to something in advance, often referring to genetic or environmental factors leading to certain diseases or behaviors.

Calories

Units of energy used to measure the amount of energy food provides to the body.