The development of pollen tubes in a flower undergoing fertilization is an example of:

Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

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Chemotropism

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Geotropism

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Solution

The correct option is C
Chemotropism

Fertilization of flowers by pollen is achieved because the ovaryreleases chemicals that produce a positive chemo-tropic response from the developing pollen tube.

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