Question

The movement of stem against the gravity is called _______.

• A. positive geotropism
• B. positive phototropism
• C. negative phototropism
• D. negative geotropism

Answer 1

The correct option is D

negative geotropism

“Geo” means earth and “tropism” means movement. The movement towards the earth, due to gravity is called positive geotropism like roots; and movement away from the earth is called negative geotropism.