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Plants that require exposure to light for less than critical period in order to flower are called _______.

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Long day plants

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Day neutral plants

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Short day plants

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Long, short day plants

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Solution

The correct option is C
Short day plants

It has been observed that some plants require a periodic exposure to light to induce flowering. Short day plants begin flowering when the days are shorter than their critical day length.

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