Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 31.3, Problem 1CC
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Why plants with mutant that produce excessive abscisic acid (ABA) are warmer than wild-types under normal, non-stressful circumstances.
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ABA is a plant stress hormone that helps the plant to overcome drought conditions. It does so by helping in the closing of stomata. ABA causes water to flow out of guard cell and thus lessen its turgor. Hence, the stomata close.
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