Bending of plant towards light is caused by:

Auxin

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

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Ethylene

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Solution

The correct option is A Auxin
Auxin is the hormone that causes bending of the plant towards light. Auxin synthesized by the cells present in area receiving light moves towards the shady side of the stem and causes elongation of that part. Thus the shoot appears bent towards light.

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