Biological Science (7th Edition)
Biological Science (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134678320
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 37, Problem 6TYU
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Whether the statement that phytochromes are “shade detectors,” while phototropins are “sunlight detectors” is valid or not.

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Photoreceptors are the light-sensitive proteins found in the plants that absorb different light waves. Phytochromes and phototropins are the types of photoreceptors.

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