How Does Systemin Cause the Activation of the Wound Response

question 22

Multiple Choice

How does systemin cause the activation of the wound response in tomato plants?

• A)It binds directly to jasmonic acid.
• B)It directly signals gene expression.
• C)It induces the production of tannins.
• D)It induces a jasmonic acid signaling pathway in certain cells.
• E)It triggers genes that are able to signal the plant that mechanical injury has occurred.

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Definitions:

Shares Electrons

Refers to the covalent bonding between atoms, where electrons are shared between atoms to achieve a full outer shell and attain chemical stability.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found within an atom's nucleus, possessing no electric charge and contributing to the atom's mass.

Protons

Protons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom with a positive electric charge.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and playing a key role in chemical reactions and electricity.