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A green plant will turn yellow if placed in the dark. This is called

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Phototropism
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Dormancy
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Chlorosis
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Etiolation
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Solution

The correct option is D Etiolation
Photoperiodism is the phenomenon in which various physiological reactions like flowering response to the relative length of dark or light periods. Dormancy is a period in when growth, development, and physical activity are temporarily stopped. Chlorosis is a condition in which leaves produces insufficient chlorophyll and becomes yellow. Etiolation is a condition in which plant is placed in the dark and hence will turn yellow.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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