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Plant Growth and Development: Photoperiodism MCQ

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PhotoperiodismHardQuestion 10568

Question

A short-day plant fails to flower if during its critical dark period it receives:

  1. A
    A brief flash of light
    Correct
  2. B
    Extra water
  3. C
    More minerals
  4. D
    More auxin in roots

Correct answer

A brief flash of light

Explanation

Night interruption can inhibit flowering in short-day plants.

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