The Signaling Molecule for Flowering Might Be Released Earlier Than

question 6

Multiple Choice

The signaling molecule for flowering might be released earlier than usual in a long-day plant exposed to flashes of

• A) far-red light during the night.
• B) red light during the night.
• C) red light followed by far-red light during the night.
• D) far-red light during the day.
• E) red light during the day.

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