The Synthesis of Which of the Following Hormones Would Be

question 79

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of which of the following hormones would be a logical first choice in an attempt to produce normal growth in mutant dwarf plants?

• A) indoleacetic acid
• B) cytokinin
• C) gibberellin
• D) abscisic acid
• E) ethylene

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Definitions:

Valence Shell

The outermost shell of an atom containing the electrons most involved in forming chemical bonds.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Electrons

Particles within atoms that carry a negative electrical charge and serve as the main conductors of electrical current in solids.

Covalent Bonds

A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, which results in a stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms.