NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In phototropism a plant bends or grows directionally in response to light. Shoots usually move towards the light; roots usually move away from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Even mature plants bend toward the strongest light. They do this by elongating the cells of the stem on the side that is farthest from the light. This type of light-oriented growth is called phototropism, ” explains Prof.

Detailed explanation-3: -When light comes from an angle, plants will curve toward it to get better access to the light they need to grow. Hormones in the plant’s tissues, called auxins, make cells on the dark side of the plant grow taller, bending the plant toward the light.

Detailed explanation-4: -A plants response to light has been well documented and studied. It is known to be due to differential elongation of the cells in the plant stem. Stem cells away from the light elongate in response to special auxins (growth hormones) causing the plant stem to bend towards the light.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plants have developed a number of strategies to capture the maximum amount of sunlight through their leaves. As we know from looking at plants on a windowsill, they grow toward the sunlight to be able to generate energy by photosynthesis.