Plant Growth Flashcards
0
Q
When a shoot grows toward the light it is called…
A
Positively phototrophic
1
Q
What are plants sensitive to?
A
Light
Water
Gravity
2
Q
When a shoot grows upwards way from the direction of gravity it is called…
A
Negatively geotropism
3
Q
When roots grow downwards in the direction of gravity it’s called…
A
Positively geotropic
4
Q
What is auxin?
A
A plant hormone that controls the growth of the root and the shoot
5
Q
What does auxin do?
A
Auxin stimulates the growth of the shoot and inhibits the growth of a root
6
Q
How does a plant grow towards the sun?
A
Auxin moves away from the light, causing it to go to the far side of the plant. The side the auxin is on the faster that side will grow, causing it to tilt towards the light
