Chapter 39, Problem 1IQ

Summary Introduction

To determine: The explanation of any red -light-mediated responses if a seed with a mutation in the protein kinase domain of phytochrome is germinated.

Introduction: The photomorphogenesis refers to a process in which the light triggers the development of different plant parts and results in various complex changes such as the production of flowers. Another process called phototropism represents the directional growth responses towards the sunlight.