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True or False. Auxins always accumulate on the illuminated portion of the stem and this result in rapid division of cells in the shaded side.

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Question

True or False.

Auxins always accumulate on the illuminated portion of the stem and this result in rapid division of cells in the shaded side.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Auxins move away from light and accumulate on the shaded side of the stem. This causes the cells on the darker side to elongate rapidly and bend the plant toward the light.

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Chapter 7: Chemical Coordination in Plants - Intex Quesions [Page 111]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Chemical Coordination in Plants
Intex Quesions | Q 1. | Page 111
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