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Question
Gibberellins promote the formation of ______ flowers on genetically _____ plants in Cannabis whereas ethylene promotes formation of _______ flowers on genetically ______ plants.
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Solution
Gibberellins promote the formation of male flowers on genetically female plants in Cannabis whereas ethylene promotes the formation of female flowers on genetically male plants.
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