Plants show growth movement towards light. This response is called
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. phototropism
- Step 1: Auxins collect on the shaded side and make it grow faster, so the shoot bends towards the light. Answer: phototropism. Why not the others: geotropism: Geotropism is a response to gravity. hydrotropism: Hydrotropism is a response to water. thigmotropism: Thigmotropism is a response to touch.
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