Coordination and Control (in Plants)

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What is a phytochrome?
The pigment system found in flowering plants
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Where are phytochromes found?
Leaves
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What is the active form of the phytochrome?
p730
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What light is absorbed at p660nm?
Red light
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What light is absorbed at p730nm?
Far-red light
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Can Short Day Plants (SDPs) flower with a brief interruption of light?
No, p660 -> p730 quickly, inhibits flowering
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Can Long Day Plants (LDPs) flower with a brief interruption of dark?
Yes, p730 -> p660 slowly, stimulates flowering
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