Practice Movement Due To Growth (6.2.2) - Control and Coordination

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Question 1.
Define phototropism.
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Think about how plants respond to sunlight.
Question 2.
What does geotropism refer to?
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Consider which direction roots tend to grow.
3Question 3.
What is phototropism?
- Movement away from light
- Movement towards light
- Growth downwards
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Consider how sunflowers position themselves.
4Question 4.
True or False: Tendrils help plants stay upright by wrapping around supports.
- True
- False
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Think about the functionality of a climbing plant.
Question 5.
How would you explain the importance of phototropism in a plant's life cycle?
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Consider how energy from light is vital for growth.
Question 6.
Propose a scientific explanation for the occurrence of geotropism in relation to gravity's pull on roots.
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Think about where plants need to draw resources from.

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