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The bending of the stem of a plant towards a source of light is caused by the action of a phytohormone known as :

(a) abscisic acid

(b) auxin

(c) gibberellins

(d) cytokinin

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(b) auxin

Auxin causes phototropism, i.e., bending of plant stems towards the source of light.

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Q. The bending of the stem of a plant towards a source of light is caused by the action of a phytohormone known as :
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(d) Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor.
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