Question

In an experiment investigating photoperiodic response, the leaves of a plant are removed. What is the most likely outcome?

• A. Photoperiodism is not affected
• B. Photoperiodic response does not occur
• C. The plant starts flowering
• D. The plant starts to grow taller

Answer 1

The correct option is B Photoperiodic response does not occur

The flowering of a plant in response to the photoperiod is called photoperiodism. The photoperiodic stimulus can be detected by the leaves. Hence the plant will exhibit this phenomenon even if the plant bears a single leaf. If all the leaves of the plant are removed photoperiodic response does not occur. Thus, the correct answer is option B.