The movement of a plant part in the direction of light is _________.

geotropism

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chemotropism

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phototropism

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hydrotropism

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Solution

The correct option is C phototropism
Phototropic movement is the response of plants towards the light. If the light is brighter on one side of the plant then the shoot of the plant will bend towards the increased light. While the roots grows away from light.

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