Why Might Animal Hormones Function Differently Than Plant Hormones

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why might animal hormones function differently than plant hormones?

• A) Animal receptors are very different than plant receptors.
• 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) Animal receptors are more hydrophobic than plant receptors.

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