Bell Work - Plant Responses

Front

What is the growth response of plants to touch called?

Back

Thigmotropism

Front

What is the movement of growth in response to water or moisture?

Back

Hydrotropism

Front

What is the growth of plants in response to gravity?

Back

Geotropism

Front

What type of tropism involves the movement or growth of a plant in response to light?

Back

Phototropism

Front

Define Thigmotropism.

Back

The growth response of a plant to touch or physical contact.

Front

Define Hydrotropism.

Back

The growth response of a plant to moisture or water.

Front

Define Geotropism.

Back

The growth response of a plant to gravity.

Front

Define Phototropism.

Back

The growth response of a plant to light.

Front

Give an example of Thigmotropism in plants.

Back

Vines wrapping around a trellis.

Front

Give an example of Hydrotropism in plants.

Back

Roots growing towards a water source.