JAMB Biology 1982 Question 16

Question 16

Plant Responses and Hormones

Roots of plants are normally

  1. A.positively phototropic
  2. B.negatively geotropic
  3. C.negatively hydrotropic
  4. D.positively hydrotropic
  5. E.negatively chemotropic.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (positively hydrotropic)

Explanation

Roots grow towards water (positive hydrotropism) and towards gravity.