Asked by Tequila Junior on Jun 13, 2024
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Plant hormones known as ____ stimulate mitosis.
A) scaffolding proteins
B) growth factors
C) cytokinins
D) cyclins
E) cohesins
Plant Hormones
Chemical messengers that affect a plant's ability to respond to environmental cues and regulate its growth and development.
Cytokinins
Plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, and influence various developmental processes.
Growth Factors
Natural substances capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.
- Identify the role of plant hormones in cell division.
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BS
Banta SankanouJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that promote cell division, or mitosis, in plant roots and shoots. They are involved in various aspects of growth, including stimulating cytokinesis (the final phase of cell division).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role of plant hormones in cell division.