2007-03-10 18:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by ahh_900 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is actually gibberellic acid.
Gibberellic acid is a simple gibberellin, promoting growth and elongation of cells. It affects decomposition of plants and helps plants grow if used in small amounts, but eventually plants grow a tolerance for it. Gibberellic acid stimulates the cells of germinating seeds to produce mRNA molecules that code for hydrolytic enzymes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibberellic_acid
2007-03-10 18:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tiger Tracks ...you hit the nail on the head!
Gibberellic acid is often used in malting (where barley is converted to malt which is used to make beer) to assist the penetration of water into the grain.
2007-03-10 19:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Brewmaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋