Question
Define hydrotropism. Give one example of hydrotropism. State whether this example is of positive hydrotropism or negative hydrotropism. Illustrate your answer with the help of labelled diagram.
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Answer
The movement of a plant part in response to water is called hydrotropism. Example: The roots of a plant always go towards water, this is positive hydrotropism.
Experiment to show the response of a plant to water (hydrotropism).
Experiment to show the response of a plant to water (hydrotropism).
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