A Houseplant Placed in a Window Grows Toward the Source

question 60

Multiple Choice

A houseplant placed in a window grows toward the source of light because auxin ____.
 

• A) becomes more concentrated on the illuminated side of the plant
• B) becomes more concentrated in the roots of the plant
• C) becomes more concentrated on the shady side of the plant
• D) inhibits the growth of cells on the shady side, so the cells on the sunny side grow larger
• E) inhibits the growth of cells on the shady side, so the cells on the sunny side grow faster

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