What causes a green plant exposed to the light on only one side, to bend toward the…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Plant Growth and Development
What causes a green plant exposed to the light on only one side, to bend toward the source of light as it grows?
- Green plants seek light because they are phototropic
- Light stimulates plant cells on the lighted side to grow faster
- Auxin accumulates on the shaded side, stimulating greater cell elongation there
- Green plants need light to perform photosynthesis
Answer
(C) Auxin accumulates on the shaded side, stimulating greater cell elongation there
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