In Legumes, It Has Been Shown That "Sleep" Movements Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

In legumes, it has been shown that "sleep" movements are correlated with

• A) positive thigmotropisms.
• B) rhythmic opening and closing of K+ channels in motor cell membranes.
• C) senescence (the aging process in plants).
• D) flowering and fruit development.

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