Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable term:
The shoots and branches show the example of geotropism.

Answer 1

Geotropism:

1. Plant parts respond to external stimuli and the growth orientation is attained accordingly. Growth response to gravity is termed geotropism.
2. Movement in the direction of gravitational pull is termed positive geotropism. Movement in the direction against the gravitational pull is termed negative geotropism.
3. The primary shoots and branches of the plant grow upright, against the direction of gravity. This pattern shows an example of negative geotropism.

Therefore,

The shoots and branches show the example of negative geotropism.