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Question
A growing seedling is kept in the dark room. A burning candle is placed near it for a few days. The tip part of the seedling bends towards the burning candle. This is an example of ______.
Options
Chemotropism
Geotropism
Phototropism
Thigmotropism
Solution
A growing seedling is kept in the dark room. A burning candle is placed near it for a few days. The tip part of the seedling bends towards the burning candle. This is an example of Phototropism.
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