NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT MOVEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Response to WATER is called ____
A
Phototropism
B
Hydrotropism
C
Thigmotropism
D
Geotropism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Directed growth of roots in relation to a gradient in moisture is called hydrotropism and begins in the root cap with the sensing of the moisture gradient.

Detailed explanation-2: -The movement or the growth of a plant in relation to the stimulus of water is called hydrotropic movement and the equivalent response to the stimulus of water is called hydrotropism. In this type of movement, roots show positive hydrotropic response, as they move and grow towards the water.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Movement of plants in response to water is called hydrotropism. In this case, water is a stimulus to which the plant can show two responses. 2. It can move towards the water source-Positive hydrotropism.

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