Difference between revisions of "Auxin"
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| + | [[Auxin]] is a [[Plant Hormones|plant hormone]] that causes [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] to elongate. | ||
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| + | ===About Auxin=== | ||
| + | : [[Auxin]] is [[photophobic]] so it will build up on the darker side of a [[plant]]. This causes [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] on the shaded side of a [[plant]] to elongate, bending a [[shoot]] towards the source of [[light]]. | ||
| + | : [[Auxin]] is found in high [[concentration]]s in [[shoot]] tips. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4 Higher== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Auxin]] is a [[Plant Hormones|plant hormone]] that causes [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] to elongate. | [[Auxin]] is a [[Plant Hormones|plant hormone]] that causes [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] to elongate. | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 24 June 2019
Contents
Key Stage 4 Foundation
Meaning
Auxin is a plant hormone that causes plant cells to elongate.
About Auxin
- Auxin is photophobic so it will build up on the darker side of a plant. This causes cells on the shaded side of a plant to elongate, bending a shoot towards the source of light.
- Auxin is found in high concentrations in shoot tips.
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Auxin is a plant hormone that causes plant cells to elongate.
About Auxin
- Auxin is photophobic so it will build up on the darker side of a plant. This causes cells on the shaded side of a plant to elongate, bending a shoot towards the source of light.
- Auxin is found in high concentrations in shoot tips.