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 37 - Reproduction in Flowering Plants - 37.1 - Most Angiosperms Reproduce Sexually - 37.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 792: 4

Answer

During seed development, ABA levels rise as the seed matures. This increase signals the endosperm to synthesize seed storage proteins, as well as stimulates the synthesis of proteins that are responsible for preventing cell death as the seeds become desiccated.

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During seed development, ABA levels rise as the seed matures. This increase signals the endosperm to synthesize seed storage proteins, as well as stimulates the synthesis of proteins that are responsible for preventing cell death as the seeds become desiccated.
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