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If the stem grows towards sunlight and root grows just opposite to it, the stem movement is called as

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Negative phototropic movement
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Phototropic movement
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Positive phototropic movement
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Positive phototropic movement
If the stem grows towards the sunlight, it is called as positively phototropic movement. It is a tropic movement induced in the plant, in response to the stimuli called as light. Whereas, the growth of root is negatively phototropic.

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