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What is geotropism?

1

Growth towards water

2

Growth towards light

3

Growth in response to gravity

4

Growth towards chemicals

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Growth in response to gravity

Solution:

The answer is 'Growth in response to gravity'. Geotropism describes how roots grow downward in response to gravitational pull, while shoots grow upward.

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