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2. The leaves of plants always grow toward sunlight. How does this behavioral

adaptation help keep the plant alive?

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Even mature plants sag in the direction of the brightest light. They accomplish this by lengthening the stem cells on the side that is farthest from the light. Phototropism is the name for this form of light-oriented development.

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