The response of plants to the changing duration of light and dark periods is termed as .
A
phototropism
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B
photoperiodism
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C
heliotropism
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D
dormancy
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Solution
The correct option is B photoperiodism The response of plants to changes in the duration for which they are exposed to light and dark conditions is termed as photoperiodism. Plants require a periodic exposure to light and dark to induce flowering.