Auxins Flashcards
1
Q
what are Auxins in plants
A
They are hormones
2
Q
what do these auxins cause
A
they cause cell elongation
3
Q
what do auxins travel from cell to cell in the plant
A
through diffusion
4
Q
where are auxins made in the plant
A
auxins are made in the shoot + root of the plant at the tips
5
Q
what are some ways that plants respond to their environment
A
- 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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