Question

A group of students are studying how different stimuli affect the growth of plants. They place a growth lamp next to a plant that has been placed in a dark room. To ensure the survival of the plant the make sure to provide an adequate amount of nutrients and water. Which way is the plant most likely to respond?

A. Wilting and ultimately dying.
B. Bending toward the light provided by the lamp.
C. Increasing the rate of photosynthesis.
D. Shedding all of its leaves.

Answer 1

The plant is most likely to respond by bending toward the light provided by the lamp.

Step-by-step explanation:

The plant is most likely to respond by bending toward the light provided by the lamp. This response is known as phototropism, where leaves and stems grow toward the light to obtain more light for photosynthesis. On the other hand, the roots grow away from light to obtain water and nutrients from deep within the ground.