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 20TYK
Imagine the following scenario: A plant biologist has developed a synthetic chemical that mimics the effects of a plant hormone. The chemical can be sprayed on apples before harvest to prevent flaking of the natural wax that is formed on the skin. This makes the apples shinier and gives them a deeper red color. What kinds of questions do you think should be answered before farmers start using this chemical on apples? How might the scientist go about finding answers to these questions?
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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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