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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

In a phototropic response, a plant stem will ultimately bend toward which direction?
Options
A Toward the light source
Correct Answer
B Away from the light source
C Directly into the ground
D Horizontally away from the sun
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Plants exhibit positive phototropism in their shoots, meaning they grow toward the light. This is facilitated by auxin-induced elongation on the side opposite the light.

Hint

Most plants want to 'reach' for the sun.

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