Auxins Flashcards

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what are Auxins in plants

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They are hormones

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what do these auxins cause

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they cause cell elongation

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what do auxins travel from cell to cell in the plant

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through diffusion

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where are auxins made in the plant

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auxins are made in the shoot + root of the plant at the tips

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what are some ways that plants respond to their environment

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  • they can sense light meaning they grow towards light to maximise photosynthesis
  • they sense gravity so can grow their root downwards to find more water and minerals
  • they can also sense touch so that they can climb around certain objects.
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