Which of the Following Is Not One of the Mechanisms

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the mechanisms used by plants that flower independently of an external stimulus?

• A) An internal clock
• B) An unknown internal signal
• C) A genetic program insensitive to the environment
• D) A signal pathway dependent on bud position
• E) A photoreceptor

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Definitions:

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis that is responsible for its intoxicating effects.

Hyperthermia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature that exceeds the body’s capability to dissipate heat.

Water Intoxication

A potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by excessive water intake.

Hypernatremia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of sodium in the blood, potentially indicating dehydration or other medical conditions affecting the body’s water balance.