Which of the following is not presently considered a major mechanism whereby hormones control plant development?
A)affecting cell respiration via regulation of the citric acid cycle
B)affecting cell division via the cell cycle
C)affecting cell elongation through acid growth
D)affecting cell differentiation through altered gene activity
E)mediating short-term physiological responses to environmental stimuli

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Hormones in plants do not directly affect cell respiration via regulation of the citric acid cycle. Hormones control plant growth and development through other mechanisms such as affecting cell division, elongation, differentiation, and responding to environmental stimuli.

Which of the Following Is Not Presently Considered a Major