In Plants That Germinate in Response to a Brief Pulse

question 59

Multiple Choice

In plants that germinate in response to a brief pulse of light,

• A) green light is most effective in triggering germination.
• B) far-red light is most effective in triggering germination.
• C) far-red light reverses the effect of prior exposure to red light.
• D) initiation of photosynthesis is the mechanism for germination.
• E) a rise in temperature also triggers germination.

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