Question

The roots of a plant show negative geotropism.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Geotropism:

1. The roots of the plants exhibit the phenomenon of geotropism growing towards the ground, that act as the stimulus.
2. The phenomenon of directional growth and movement of the plant parts in response to the stimulus of gravitational force is called geotropism. It is also called gravitropism.
3. Growth toward the stimulus gravity is called positive geotropism shown by the roots and growth opposite to the stimulus gravity is called negative geotropism, shown by the shoot of plants.

Final answer: The given statement is false.