Why Might Animal Hormones Function Differently from Plant Hormones

question 80

Multiple Choice

Why might animal hormones function differently from plant hormones?

• A)Animals move rapidly away from negative stimuli, and most plants don't.
• B)Plant cells have a cell wall that blocks passage of many hormones.
• C)Plants must have more precise timing of their reproductive activities.
• D)Plants are much more variable in their morphology and development than animals.
• E)Both A and D are correct.

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