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The roots of a coconut tree are seen growing far from the plant. Such a kind of movement of root in search of water is known as:

A
Phototropism
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Geotropism
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Chemotropism
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Hydrotropism
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Solution

The correct option is D Hydrotropism
  • Hydrotropism is a plant growth response in which the direction of growth is determined by a stimulus gradient in water concentration.
  • A common example is a plant root growing in humid air bending towards higher relative humidity levels.
So, the correct option is D

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