PAP Tropism and Plant Hormones

Front

Response to a stimulus in plants is called ________.

Back

tropism

Front

The shoot system is an example of _________, while the root system is an example of _______________.

Back

negative geotropism, positive geotropism

Front

What hormone causes fruit ripening and aging in plants?

Back

ethylene

Front

Roots growing away from sunlight is an example of ______________.

Back

negative phototropism

Front

Which hormone allows plants to perform phototropism?

Back

auxins

Front

What is the term for the growth of a plant towards light?

Back

positive phototropism

Front

What is the role of auxins in plant growth?

Back

Auxins promote cell elongation and are involved in phototropism.

Front

What is geotropism?

Back

Geotropism is the growth of plant roots or shoots in response to gravity.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative geotropism?

Back

Positive geotropism is growth towards gravity (roots), while negative geotropism is growth away from gravity (shoots).

Front

What are cytokinins and their function in plants?

Back

Cytokinins are hormones that promote cell division and growth in plants.