Tropisms

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What is a tropism?

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A tropism is a growth response of a plant to a directional stimulus.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant towards light.

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What is geotropism?

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Geotropism is the growth of a plant in response to gravity.

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What is thigmotropism?

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Thigmotropism is the growth of a plant in response to touch.

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What is hydrotropism?

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Hydrotropism is the growth of a plant towards moisture.

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Where do plants get carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis?

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Plants get carbon dioxide from the air.

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What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process that all living things use to get energy from glucose.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the leaf surface that allow gases to pass in and out.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

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Phloem transports nutrients and sugars produced by photosynthesis throughout the plant.