Tropisms

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What is tropism?

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A plant's response to a stimulus.

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What is thigmotropism?

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A plant's growth response to touch or physical contact.

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What is phototropism?

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The movement of plants towards light.

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What is chemotropism?

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A plant's response to chemical stimuli.

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What is geotropism?

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A plant's growth response to gravity.

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What is a stimulus?

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An event that causes a response or reaction.

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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.

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What is an example of phototropism in plants?

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A sunflower turning towards the sun.

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What role do auxins play in tropism?

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Auxins are hormones that regulate plant growth and response to stimuli.

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What is the significance of tropisms in plants?

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Tropisms help plants optimize their growth conditions and resources.