LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If the root of the plant is towards the sun then it is ____
A
Positively phototropic
B
Nastic movement
C
Positively geotropic
D
Negatively phototropic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One important light response in plants is phototropism, which involves growth toward-or away from-a light source. Positive phototropism is growth towards a light source; negative phototropism is growth away from light.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stem and leaves show positive phototropism whereas root shows negative phototropism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples: Curving of the stem toward sunlight (Positive phototropism) Movement of root away from the light inside the soil (Negative phototropism)

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