(a)Define geotropism. Give one example of geotropism.

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•The movement of a plant part in response to the gravitational force of the earth is called geotropism.
•For example, the roots of the plant show positive geotropism which means that the movement of the root region is in the direction of the force of gravity.

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(a)Define geotropism. Give one example of geotropism.

•The movement of a plant part in response to the gravitational force of the earth is called geotropism. •For example, the roots of the plant show positive geotropism which means that the movement of the root region is in the direction of the force of gravity.

•The movement of a plant part in response to the gravitational force of the earth is called geotropism.
•For example, the roots of the plant show positive geotropism which means that the movement of the root region is in the direction of the force of gravity.