Question

Match the following terms and definitions.

1. phototropism
movement or growth of a plant in response to gravity
2. geotropism
movement or growth of a plant in response to touch
3. hydrotropism
the growth of plants toward water
4. thigmotropism
plant growth caused by an external stimulus
5. tropism
the growth of a plant in response to sunlight

Answer 1

1.] Phototropism: the growth of a plant in response to sunlight

2.] Geotropism: movement or growth of a plant in response to gravity

3.] Hydrotropism: the growth of plants towards water

4.] Thigmotropism: movement or growth of a plant in response to touch

5.] Tropism: plant growth caused by an external stimulus