What is tropism?

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Tropism
It is a movement in plants or in any part of the towards or away from some environmental factors.
Examples of tropic movement are:
Phototropism (induced by light)
Geotropism (Induced by gravity)
Thigmotropism (Induced by touch or control)
Hydrotropism (Induced by water)

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(a) What is meant by 'tropisms' (or tropic movements )? Explain with an example.

(b) What are the different types of tropisms? Define each type of tropism. Write the name of the stimulus in each case.

(b)What are the different types of tropisms? Define each type of tropism. Write the name of the stimulus in each case.

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