Plant Tropisms

Front

This plant is growing towards the light, this is an example of ___________.

Back

phototropism

Front

A plant's response to an environmental stimuli is known as a _______.

Back

tropism

Front

True or False: Temperature is a major influence on plant growth.

Back

True

Front

According to this graph what temperature do the plants tested grow best?

Back

24 degrees celcius

Front

This plant is growing its roots towards water, this is an example of ___________.

Back

hydrotropism

Front

What is the term for a plant's growth response to gravity?

Back

gravitropism

Front

What is the term for a plant's growth response to touch?

Back

thigmotropism

Front

Define phototropism.

Back

The growth of a plant towards light.

Front

Define hydrotropism.

Back

The growth of a plant's roots towards moisture or water.

Front

What is the main purpose of tropisms in plants?

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To help plants adapt to their environment for better survival.