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Morphological adaptations in plants for growing in darkness are collectively referred to as __________.

a. etiolation
b. de-etiolation
c. cytokinins
d. tropisms
e. phytochromes

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Answer: Etiolation

Explanation: Etiolation is a pathological condition in which plants or plant parts develops in the absence of light.

It is characterised by small unexpanded leaves, elongated shoots, and lack of chlorophyll, resulting in a yellowish or whitish color.

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