Question

The movement of stem against the gravity is called .

• A. +ve geotropism
• B. -ve phototropism
• C. +ve geotropism
• D. -ve geotropism

Answer 1

The correct option is D -ve geotropism

“Geo” means earth and “tropism” means movement. The movement towards the earth, due to gravity is called positive (+ve) geotropism like roots; and movement away from the earth is called negative (-ve) geotropism. The growth of shoots towards the sky is an example of negative geotropism.