Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 36 - Regulation of Plant Growth - 36.2 - Gibberellins and Auxin Have diverse Effects but a Similar Mechanism of Action - 36.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 777: 3

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Polar auxin transport refers to the regulated transport of auxin in plants. As an active process, polar transport consumes ATP. The hormone is transported from one cell to the next and one of the characteristic features of the transport system is its asymmetry and directionality.

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Polar auxin transport refers to the regulated transport of auxin in plants. As an active process, polar transport consumes ATP. The hormone is transported from one cell to the next and one of the characteristic features of the transport system is its asymmetry and directionality.
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