What is the term for the growth response of a plant to light?

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the growth response of a plant to light?
  1. Thigmotropism
  2. Phototropism
  3. Hydrotropism
  4. Gravitropism

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the growth response of a plant to light?
Correct Answer: Phototropism
  • Step 1: Understand that plants can respond to their environment.
  • Step 2: Learn that one important factor in a plant's environment is light.
  • Step 3: Know that when a plant grows towards light, it is showing a specific response.
  • Step 4: The term for this growth response to light is called 'phototropism.'
  • Step 5: Remember that phototropism usually means the plant bends towards the light source.
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