Question 7
Plant Responses and HormonesThe diagrams below are illustrations of an experimental set-up to demonstrate a type of tropic response in plants. The type of response demonstrated is
- A.phototropism.
- B.geotropism.
- C.hydrotropism.
- D.thigmotropism.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (hydrotropism.)
Explanation
The roots in dry soil grow towards the water seeping from the porous clay pot. A growth response towards water is hydrotropism.