The movement of plant part in the direction of light is:

Geotropism

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Phototropism

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Hydrotropism

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Solution

The correct option is B
Phototropism

Phototrophic movement is the response of plants towards light.

Positive phototropism: If the plant part moves towards the light, it is called positive phototropism.

Negative phototropism: If the plant part moves away from the light, it is called negative phototropism.

Geotropism: The growth of the parts of plants in response to the force of gravity.

Hydrotropism: The growth of the parts of plants towards moisture.

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