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Multiple Choice
In addition to interacting with auxin in the control of apical dominance, newly discovered plant hormones help to establish mycorrhizal associations by attracting mycorrhizal fungi to the plant roots. What are these hormones called?
A
Gibberellins
B
Brassinosteroids
C
Cytokinins
D
None of the listed responses is correct.
E
Strigolactones
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Understand the role of plant hormones in biological processes. Plant hormones are chemical substances that regulate various functions in plants, including growth, development, and responses to stimuli.
Identify the specific function mentioned in the problem: the establishment of mycorrhizal associations. Mycorrhizal associations are symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi, which are crucial for nutrient exchange and plant health.
Recognize that the problem is asking for the name of the hormone involved in attracting mycorrhizal fungi to plant roots.
Review the list of hormones provided: Gibberellins, Brassinosteroids, Cytokinins, and the option that none of these is correct. Understand that these hormones have different primary functions, such as growth regulation and stress response.
Learn that Strigolactones are the hormones responsible for attracting mycorrhizal fungi to plant roots, facilitating the establishment of mycorrhizal associations. This is a relatively recent discovery in plant biology.