Acyclovir is also sometimes used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes in people who are infected with the virus. Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body.
The word hormone is derived from Greek, meaning set in motion. Plant hormones affect gene expression and transcription levels, cellular division, and growth. They are naturally produced within plants, though very similar chemicals are produced by fungi and bacteria that can also affect plant growth.he word hormone is derived from Greek, meaning set in motion. Plant hormones affect gene expression and transcription levels, cellular division, and growth. They are naturally produced within plants, though very similar chemicals are produced by fungi and bacteria that can also affect plant growth.
To begin with, you need to know what plants are, how plants differ from animals on both the cellular and organismal level, and the different categories of plants that exist. You should also know about the structure and function of the three most important parts of vascular plants: leaves, stems, and roots. Auxins. 2  The primary function of the auxin hormones is to elongate plant cells in the stem. 3  Auxins are also responsible for root development, secondary growth in the vascular cambium, inhibition of lateral branching, and fruit development.