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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: The steps involved in phytochrome signal transduction.

Introduction: A photoreceptor refers to the light-sensitive proteins that are involved in sensing and response to light in many organisms. The three main classes of photoreceptors are phytochrome, cryptochrome, and phototropin. Phytochromes are the blue-green pigments that detect red light in plants. They act as photoreceptors and help in many processes such as de-etiolation, seed germination, and in shade- avoidance.

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