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Study of Phototropism and Geotropism in Plants
Study of Phototropism and Geotropism in Plants
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1)
The tendency of roots to move away from the source of light is which type of phototropism.
Positive geotropism
Negative geotropism
Negative phototropism
Positive phototropism
2)
Which hormone promotes cell elongation by promoting water intake and increasing cell elasticity
Abscisic acid
Auxin
Gibberellins
Cytokinin
3)
The process in which the root grows toward gravity is known as
Positive phototropism
Positive geotropism
Negative phototropism
None of these
4)
An apparatus commonly used to demonstrate phototropism is
Heliotropic chamber
Arc Auxanometer
Clinostat
Potometer
5)
Negative phototropism occurs in which part of a plant
Stem
Root
Leaf
Flower
6)
Phototropism of stem and root are due to
Graviperception
Epinasty and hyponasty
Differential hormonal effect
Effect of light
7)
If the stem grows towards sunlight and root grows just opposite to it, the stem movement is known as
Positive geotropic movement
Positive phototropic movement
Phototropic movement
Negative phototropic movement
8)
What are the factors that modify geotropic responses in plants?
Root and shoot apices, phytochrome, humidity and temperature
Root and shoot apices, temperature, light and atmospheric carbon dioxide
None of these
Root and shoot apices, humidity and temperature
9)
Geotropism is the growth of plants in response to
Soil moisture
Sunlight
Nutrients
Gravity
10)
Which statement about plant stems is correct?
None of these
They are positively phototropic but negatively geotropic
They are positively phototropic and positively geotropic
They are negatively phototropic but positively geotropic
11)
Why is phototropism important for plants?
To regulate water absorption
To protect against herbivores
To control leaf shape
To optimize photosynthesis
12)
From the following real-world applications, where do you think an understanding of Geotropism might be useful?
Designing space agriculture for astronauts
Measuring Ocean currents
Studying bird migration
Predicting weather patterns