Auxin has an effect on plant embryos much like the Bicoid protein in Drosophila.If auxin were added to a culture of embryonic root cells,what is the likely result?
A)Root cells would elongate and mature.
B)Root cells would change into meristem cells.
C)Root cells would halt their development.
D)Root cells would not respond to auxin.

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Auxin promotes cell elongation and differentiation, which would result in the embryonic root cells maturing and elongating.

Auxin Has an Effect on Plant Embryos Much Like the Bicoid