The aleurone layer is stimulated to release ________ as a result of gibberellin release from the embryo.
A) amino acids
B) carbohydrates
C) cytokinins
D) amylase
E) RNAase

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Gibberellin release from the embryo stimulates the aleurone layer to release amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars. This sugar is used by the growing embryo as an energy source.

The Aleurone Layer Is Stimulated to Release ________ as a Result