What effect does light have on the growth of plant shoots?

Promotes downward growth

Inhibits growth

Encourages upward growth

Has no effect

Answer and Solution

C. Encourages upward growth

The correct answer is 'Encourages upward growth'. Light stimulates shoots to grow upward, demonstrating positive phototropism.

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