Fill in the Blank in the Following Paragraph Regarding Plant

question 49

Short Answer

Fill in the blank in the following paragraph regarding plant hormones. DO NOT use abbreviations.
"As simple a signaling molecule as it is, ... is also a key regulator of plant physiology. It can promote processes such as fruit ripening, flower opening, and leaf abscission; it can also be produced in response to various types of stress including drought, flooding, and bacterial and viral infections."

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Definitions:

Overdrive Ratios

In transmissions, a gear ratio that results in the drive shaft rotating faster than the engine's crankshaft, improving fuel efficiency.

6-speed World Transmission

A type of transmission with six forward gears, designed for optimized fuel efficiency and performance in vehicles.

Ranges

In the context of appliances, refers to kitchen stoves that combine a cooktop with an oven; in broader use, can mean a variety of distances or scopes.

Forecasting Risk

The potential for actual outcomes to vary significantly from the predictions or expectations due to changes in variables or conditions.