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A growing shoot apex follows a helical path and this phenomenon corresponds to

A

diurnal growth rhythm

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B

circumnutation

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C

allometric growth

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D

a biological clock

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Solution

The correct option is B circumnutation
Circumnutation is a helical organ movement widespread among plants.

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