Tropism

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What is Phototropism?

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A tropism in which a plant bends towards the sun throughout the day.

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What role does the Sun play for plants?

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Helps the plant make food.

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What is the definition of tropism?

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A particular direction in response to an external stimulus.

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What is Positive Tropism?

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When a plant grows towards a stimulus, like sunlight.

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What is Negative Tropism?

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When a plant grows away from a stimulus.

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Why is light important for plants?

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It helps plants make food through photosynthesis.

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What is Hydrotropism?

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A plant's growth response to water.

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What is Geotropism?

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A plant's growth response to gravity.

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What is Thigmotropism?

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A plant's growth response to touch.

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What is the difference between Positive and Negative Tropism?

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Positive Tropism is when a plant grows towards a stimulus, while Negative Tropism is when it grows away from it.