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Movement of Sunflower towards the direction of Sun is

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Heliotropism
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Phototropism
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Nyctinasty
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Seismonasty
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Solution

The correct option is D Heliotropism
Phototropism is growth of plant in response to the light. Phototaxis is the movement of plant in response to diffuse stimulus of light. Photonasty is the nastic nondirectional movement in response to the light. Nyctinasty is the nastic movement in response to the onset of darkness. Seismonasty is nastic movement in response to touch. Heliotropism is the seasonal motion of plant parts in response to the direction of the sun. Movement of sunflower towards the direction of sun is heliotropic movement.
Thus, the correct answer is option E.

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