Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 33, Problem 18TYK
A plant nursery manager tells the new night security guard to stay out of a room where chrysanthemums (which are short-day plants) are about to flower. Around midnight, the guard accidentally opens the door to the chrysanthemum room and turns on the lights for a moment. How might this affect the chrysanthemums? How could the guard correct the mistake?
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
Ch. 33 - Test your knowledge of the five major classes of...Ch. 33 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 33 - In autumn, the amount of _____ increases and the...Ch. 33 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 33 - Prob. 10TYK
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