JAMB Biology 1981 Question 42

Question 42

Plant Responses and Hormones

Growing yam tendrils climb for support. This growth response is

  1. A.haptotropism
  2. B.geotropism
  3. C.phototropism
  4. D.hydrotropism
  5. E.chemotropism.
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Answer: A (haptotropism)

Explanation

Growth in response to touch or contact is haptotropism (thigmotropism).