Force & Tropism Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Turgor pressure
A
The force of water molecules against the cell wall that allows plants to stand up straight
2
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Stimulus
A
Infection or condition that provokes a response
3
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Response
A
No change in a system resulting from a stimulus
4
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Tropism
A
Plant growth toward or away from an external stimulus
5
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Geotropism
A
The response of a plant to gravity
6
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Positive Geotropism
A
Plant growth towards gravity
7
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Negative Geotropism
A
Plant growth away from gravity
8
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Phototropism
A
The growth of a plant toward or away from light
