Question

Classical growth experiments were performed by

• A. Darwin and Lamarck
• B. Lamarck and Boysen-Jensen
• C. Boysen-Jensen and Darwin
• D. De Vries and Paul

Answer 1

The correct option is C Boysen-Jensen and Darwin

Classical growth experiments were conducted by Darwin, Boysen-Jensen paved path to refute ancient misconceptions on plant growth. Boysen and Jensen conducted some experiments, which provided more direct evidence that transmissible substance produced in the tip participates in the response. Charles Darwin explored the inductive nature and mechanistic connection between phototropism and gravitropism.