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AB
Chemical Controlis achieved through hormonal action in both plants and animals
Characteristics of Plant Hormoneschemicals that affect growth and development
Auxinsare one type of plant hormone
Tropismsadaptive growth responses that enhance the survival of
Phototropism• Growth of a plant towards light due to unequal distribution of auxins
GeotropismGrowth of a plant due to gravity
Chemical Control in Animalsanimals possess cells specialized solely for hormone production
Endocrine Glands• Endocrine glands synthesize and secrete hormones
Role of Animal Hormones• Hormones interact and exert control on metabolic activities
Metamorphosis• The development in an animal larva that transforms into a sexually mature adult