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Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals
Campbell - Campbell Biology 12th Edition
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Capitolo 39, Problema 8

Indicate the response to each condition by drawing a straight seedling or one with the triple response.

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Understand the concept of the 'triple response' in plants, which is a growth pattern observed in seedlings when exposed to ethylene. This response includes inhibition of stem elongation, thickening of the stem, and horizontal growth.
Identify the conditions that lead to the triple response. Typically, this occurs when a seedling encounters an obstacle, such as soil or a rock, which triggers the production of ethylene.
Draw a straight seedling to represent normal growth conditions without the presence of ethylene. This seedling should have a long, thin stem growing vertically.
Draw a seedling exhibiting the triple response. This should include a short, thickened stem with a horizontal or curved growth pattern, indicating the presence of ethylene.
Label each drawing clearly to indicate which one represents normal growth and which one represents the triple response, ensuring that the differences in growth patterns are easily distinguishable.

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