Tropisms 10Q

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What is the term for shoots growing upward in plants?

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Negative gravitropism

Front

Which hormone is responsible for rapid growth and seed germination?

Back

Giberellins

Front

What hormone is responsible for cell elongation to make the plant bend?

Back

Auxins

Front

What is the term for roots growing towards water?

Back

Hydrotropism

Front

What type of plant response is exhibited by vines wrapping around a tree?

Back

Positive thigmotropism

Front

What is gravitropism?

Back

A plant's growth response to gravity.

Front

What is phototropism?

Back

A plant's growth response to light.

Front

What is thigmotropism?

Back

A plant's growth response to touch.

Front

What role do auxins play in plant growth?

Back

They promote cell elongation and are involved in phototropism.

Front

What is the effect of giberellins on plants?

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They stimulate stem elongation and seed germination.