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Question
Where are auxins synthesized in a plant? Which organ of the plant shows:
- Positive phototropism
- Negative geotropism
- Positive hydrotropism
Solution
A plant's growing tips on its roots and shoots are where auxins are created.
- Shoot
- Shoot
- Roots
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