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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.

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geotropism

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chemotropism

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phototropism

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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.

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