A growing seedling is kept in a dark room. A burning candle is placed near it for a few days. The top part of seedling bends towards the burning candle.
A
geotropism
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B
chemotropism
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C
phototropism
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D
hydrotropism
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Solution
The correct option is C phototropism
The bending of the top part of the seedling towards the burning candle is an example of phototropism.
The movement of a plant part in response to light is called phototropism.