A Flash of Red Light Followed by a Flash of Far-Red

question 2

Multiple Choice

A flash of red light followed by a flash of far-red light given during the middle of the night to a short-day plant will likely

• A) cause increased flower production.
• B) have no effect upon flowering.
• C) inhibit flowering.
• D) stimulate flowering.
• E) convert florigen to the active form.

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