Plant Growth and Responses

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What are external stimuli?

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External stimuli are events or conditions that occur outside of an organism and can affect its growth and responses.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What are internal stimuli?

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Internal stimuli are events or conditions that occur inside an organism and can influence its growth and responses.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is an event or condition that causes a response in an organism.

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What is thigmotropism?

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Thigmotropism is a growth response in plants to touch.

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What is hydrotropism?

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Hydrotropism is a growth response in plants to water.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is a growth response in plants to light.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is gravitropism?

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Gravitropism is a growth response in plants to gravity.

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What is the role of auxins in plant growth?

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Auxins are hormones that regulate plant growth by promoting cell elongation and influencing responses to light and gravity.

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How do plants respond to light?

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Plants respond to light through phototropism, where they grow towards the light source.

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What is the difference between positive and negative tropism?

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Positive tropism is growth towards a stimulus, while negative tropism is growth away from a stimulus.