Gravitropism refers to the growth response of plants to:
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Correct answer: Gravity
Gravitropism is the directional growth of plant parts in response to gravity. Roots and shoots show opposite responses to this stimulus.
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- Roots usually exhibit which type of gravitropic response?
- Shoots show negative gravitropism because they grow:
- Which cells in the root tip are mainly involved in gravity perception?
- Statoliths involved in gravitropism are composed mainly of:
- In roots, higher auxin concentration on the lower side causes:
- In shoots, higher auxin concentration on the lower side leads to: