B3 - Rhythms and Plant defences

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  • Created on: 24-04-17 19:46
What are most plant and animal responses controlled by?
rhythms
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Define Photoperiodicity (photoperiodism)
the response of a plant that changes as day length changes
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what is the scientific name for a pattern of behaviour that changes over a 24hour period
Circadian rhythm
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what are circadian rhythms controlled by?
an internal biological clock
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what does 'Circadian' come from? (the latin word for...)
Circa = about, and dies = a day
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over how many hours does a circadian rhythm show the same pattern?
24 hours
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the response of a plant that changes as day length changes

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what are circadian rhythms controlled by?

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