Refer to the figure below showing a signal reception pathway. Predict what is most likely to happen when the relevant hormone (e.g., auxin or gibberellin) is present.
A) The plant grows taller.
B) The plant produces more branches.
C) The plant loses its leaves.
D) The plant leans away from a light source (negative phototropism).
E) The fruit is released prematurely by the parent plant.

Question

Refer to the figure below showing a signal reception pathway.  Predict what is most likely to happen when the relevant hormone (e.g., auxin or gibberellin) is present.
A) The plant grows taller. 
B) The plant produces more branches. 
C) The plant loses its leaves. 
D) The plant leans away from a light source (negative phototropism). 
E) The fruit is released prematurely by the parent plant.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the relevant hormone (e.g., auxin or gibberellin) is present, it is most likely that the plant will grow taller. This is because the signal reception pathway involves the hormone binding to a receptor and initiating a cascade of events that ultimately leads to cell elongation and growth.

Refer to the Figure Below Showing a Signal Reception Pathway