Which of the Following Is a Major Mechanism Whereby Hormones

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major mechanism whereby hormones control plant development?

• A) cell respiration via regulation of the citric acid cycle
• B) cell division via the cell cycle
• C) cell elongation through production of cellulase
• D) cell differentiation through altered spliceosome activity
• E) cell synthesis of proteins via altered gene expression

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