Phototropism Flashcards
1
Q
Define Phototropism
A
Growth response involving plant growing towards direction of light
2
Q
Define Auxin
A
the hormone responsible for phototropism in plants
3
Q
Where is auxin produced
A
Tip of the shoot
4
Q
Explain How Auxin Works
A
When plants experiences uneven light, more auxin grows towards the darker side.
This Auxin Causes elongation of cells on the shaded side resulting in plants moving towards the light
5
Q
Benifit of Phototropism
A
By bending in direction of light, plant receives more light and undergoes more photosynthesis= more growth
