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Where is auxin primarily produced in a plant?

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Where is auxin primarily produced in a plant?.

  1. A.In the roots
  2. B.In the shoot tip
  3. C.In the leaves
  4. D.In the flowers

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Auxin Distribution in a Plant Shoot

The diagram shows a plant shoot bending towards a light source. Auxin concentration is higher on the shaded side of the shoot than on the side facing the light.

Side of ShootAuxin Concentration
Light sideLow
Shaded sideHigh
  1. a

    State where auxin is produced in the plant shoot.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Explain how uneven auxin distribution causes the shoot to bend towards the light.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]