Define the following terms:
(c) Chemotropism

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Chemotropism:
Chemotropism is the movement of plant parts in response to a chemical stimulus.
The growth of the pollen tube through the style towards the ovule under the influence of chemicals secreted by the ovules is an example of chemotropism.

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