A New Variety of Geranium Is Found That, Unlike Other

question 187

Multiple Choice

A new variety of geranium is found that, unlike other members of the genus, grows for a year as a squat, short plant, and then bolts to produce a tall stem with many flowers.What hormone is most likely produced in large amounts just before bolting?

• A) Auxin
• B) Abscisic acid
• C) Gibberellins
• D) Ethylene
• E) Cytokinins

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Mucosa

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Bile

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Bloodstream

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