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responses and growth
ch3 L5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tropism | the response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus. |
| hormone | a chemical that effects growth and development. The chemical product of an endocrine gland. |
| photoperiodism | A plants response to seasonal changes in the length of night and day. |
| critical night length | The number of hours of darkness that determines whether or not a plant will flower. |
| dormancy | A period of time when an organisms growth or activity stops. |