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:

Oxygen-demanding Waste

Wastes, typically organic in nature, that reduce the amount of dissolved oxygen in water as they decompose, affecting aquatic life and water quality.

Water-soluble

A characteristic of substances that can dissolve in water, making them capable of being transported or utilized in various biological and environmental processes.

Fertilizer

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility, promoting plant growth.

Excessive Growth

An unsustainable increase in the size or number of something, often leading to negative consequences such as environmental degradation or economic instability.