1.6 Flashcards
1
Q
Phototropism
A
Growing towards light
2
Q
Advantage of plant growing towards light
A
The plant can photosynthesise more therefore more food is produced for the plant so it can grow faster
3
Q
Gravitropism
A
Growing towards the centre of gravity
4
Q
Advantage of plant and gravitropism
A
Growing deeper into the soil helps to provide anchorage
•normally takes roots nearer to a water source
5
Q
Auxins
A
Made in cells near the tips of plant shoots or roots
•they make parts of the plant grow faster than others
6
Q
Where are more auxins present
What does this cause?
A
Shaded side of plant
This causes cells to lengthen on this side of the plant
7
Q
What are auxins destroyed by?
A
Sunlight
