Which of the Following Was in Part Responsible for the Growth

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was in part responsible for the growth in the number of colleges in the late nineteenth century?

• A) The abandonment of the elective system
• B) The adoption of a core curriculum
• C) The use of federal funds from the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890
• D) The reduction of curricula offerings

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Definitions:

Aleurone Cells

Specialized cells found in the outer layer of seeds, particularly in cereal grains, that play a role in nutrient storage and mobilization during germination.

α-Amylase

An enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars, playing a critical role in the digestion of carbohydrates.

Gibberellin

A plant hormone involved in many aspects of plant growth and development, such as stem elongation, flowering, and seed germination

Stem Elongation

A phase of plant growth where the stem or shoot rapidly increases in length due to cell division and elongation.