Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) A preprophase band determines where a cell plate will form in a dividing cell.
• B) The way in which a plant cell differentiates is determined by the cell's position in the developing plant body.
• C) Homeotic genes often control morphogenesis.
• D) Plant cells differentiate because the cytoskeleton determines which genes will be turned "on" and "off."
• E) Arabidopsis was the first plant to have its genome sequenced.

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Definitions:

Short-Day Plant

A plant that flowers only when the period of daylight is shorter than a certain critical length, typically in late summer, autumn, or winter.

Cocklebur

Cocklebur refers to plants in the genus Xanthium, characterized by their spiny burrs that adhere to animals and clothing for seed dispersal.

Day-Neutral Plant

A plant whose flowering is not controlled by variations in day length that occur with changing seasons. Compare with long-day, short-day, and intermediate-day plants.

Long-Day Plant

A plant that flowers only after being exposed to light periods longer than a certain critical length, often found in summer.