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Bending of growing shoot towards sunlight is called

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Heliotropism

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Hydrotropism

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Photonasty

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Heliotropism
Heliotropism- The growth of plants or plants parts esp flowers in response to the stimulus or sunlight, so that they turn to face the sun. Itenhances the photosynthesis process and increases growth rates.
So, the correct answer is 'Heliotropism'.

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