WAEC Biology 1996 Question 8

Question 8

Plant Responses and Hormones

Which of these instruments can be used to perform an experiment on geotropism?

  1. A.Potometer
  2. B.Cup anemometer
  3. C.Klinostat
  4. D.Kymograph
  5. E.Sphygmomanometer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Klinostat)

Explanation

A klinostat rotates a seedling slowly to cancel the effect of gravity.