« previous next »

Author Question: Oat seedlings are sometimes used to study auxins because A) they are a readily a (Read 479 times)

xclash

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 681
on: Aug 16, 2013
Oat seedlings are sometimes used to study auxins because
A) they are a readily accessible monocot, and auxins affect only monocots.
B) they have a stiff coleoptile.
C) they green rapidly in the light.
D) their coleoptile exhibits a strong positive phototropism.
E) monocots inactivate synthetic auxins.


clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2013
I chose D and got the answer, hope that helps.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Gaser and Schlaug's study of the size of visual, motor, and auditory nuclei in the brains of mu Gaser and Schlaug's study of the size of visual, motor, and auditory nuclei in the brains of mu
This chart illustrates the “drip down” model of government. In this, politics is formed by the soc This chart illustrates the “drip down” model of government. In this, politics is formed by the soc
Model of a sequential study in which two cohorts were followed beginning at age 20. One cohort was f Model of a sequential study in which two cohorts were followed beginning at age 20. One cohort was f
Jacques-Louis David, Study for the Death of Socrates. Jacques-Louis David, Study for the Death of Socrates.
Material safety data sheets (MSDS), now called safety data sheets (SDS), should be readily available ... Material safety data sheets (MSDS), now called safety data sheets (SDS), should be readily available ...
Do you know how many calories are in your chips-and-soda “study snack”? Do you know how many calories are in your chips-and-soda “study snack”?
Video: Protein catabolism (Krebs cycle) and Protein anabolism (protein synthesis)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library