The plant part which exhibits negative geotropism is

Root

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Stem

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Leaves

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Solution

The correct option is C Stem
Stem the supportive and holding part of a plant that grows from plumule and towards the light (positively geotropic) and normally grows above the ground and is considered to be negatively geotropic.

So, the correct option is 'stem'.

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The plant part which exhibits negative geotropism is

The correct option is C StemStem the supportive and holding part of a plant that grows from plumule and towards the light (positively geotropic) and normally grows above the ground and is considered to be negatively geotropic.So, the correct option is 'stem'.

The correct option is C Stem
Stem the supportive and holding part of a plant that grows from plumule and towards the light (positively geotropic) and normally grows above the ground and is considered to be negatively geotropic.

So, the correct option is 'stem'.