Practice question
Question
The primary precursor of jasmonic acid biosynthesis is:
Explanation
C fits best: α-linolenic acid. Keep the Jasmonic acid basics straight and α-linolenic acid stands out as the precise answer. Avoid: A) Oleic acid; B) Linoleic acid; D) Arachidonic acid. Light and flowering items often hinge on which photoreceptor or day-length rule is in play.