Which part of the plant shows negative phototropism?

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Solution

The correct option is B $R o o t$
A. Root
Reason: Negative phototropism is growth away from light. So roots bend away from the light source and show negative phototropism.

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Which part of the plant shows negative phototropism?

The correct option is B RootA. RootReason: Negative phototropism is growth away from light. So roots bend away from the light source and show negative phototropism.

The correct option is B $R o o t$
A. Root
Reason: Negative phototropism is growth away from light. So roots bend away from the light source and show negative phototropism.