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Chapter 36, Problem 2ITD
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The change observed in the experiment in the presence and absence of abscisic acid (ABA).
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The mutant A. thaliana is studied for the activity of karrikin (KAR) growth regulators. The mutants taken are unable to synthesize gibberellins. The seeds are imbibed in water for germination. One set of seeds is imbibed in water with ABA supplement and another set is imbibed in normal water. The results of germination processes are observed in both sets of seeds.
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Chapter 36 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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