Which of the Following Events Will Occur If Gibberellins Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events will occur if gibberellins are applied to barley?

• A) The lateral meristems will be inhibited and the plant will grow upward.
• B) The starchy endosperm will be broken down and converted into sugars for the developing embryo.
• C) The stomata will remain closed to avoid the loss of water from the plant.
• D) Plant growth is accelerated by promoting cell division.
• E) Cellulase is produced, which will stimulate the breakdown of the cellulose in the cell walls.

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