Plant Growth And Development Question 42

Question: A potted plant placed near the window bends outwardly due to [CPMT 1989]

Options:

A) Greater oxygen availability to the tip

B) More auxin content on the shaded side

C) Greater light availability to tip

D) Availability of necessary warmth to the tip

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Greater growth of the shaded side of the stem is due to more accumulation of auxin on the shaded side than on the illuminated.