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Question

Write true or false for the following statements:
Growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is due to chemotropism.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
The pollen grain germinates on the stigma by producing a pollen tube, the pollen tube grows in length moves towards the ovule through the style. This growth of the pollen tube is directed by the chemicals secreted by the ovules, hence it is chemotropism.
So, the correct answer is 'True'

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