Question Detail

BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 13 Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

Phototropism in plants refers to _____.
Options
A Growth in response to water
B Growth toward a chemical source
C Growth toward light
Correct Answer
D Growth in response to gravity
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phototropism is a plant's growth response to a light stimulus, typically bending or growing towards the light source. Growth in response to water is hydrotropism, to chemicals is chemotropism, and to gravity is gravitropism (or geotropism).

Hint

Break down the word: 'photo' means light, and 'tropism' means turning or growth movement.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Test Compilation BIO 102 13
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 734 of 802
Previous Course Details Next