Survival and response Flashcards
1
Q
process of phototropism
A
positive
-Shoot tips produce IAA which therefore grows upwards towards light
-IAA will then diffuse to the shaded side , which will cause the shaded side to elongate and bend towards to the light
negative
-IAA diffuses down due to gravity
-Moves to lower side of roots so upper side elongates and roots bend down which anchors
2
Q
Difference between taxis and kinesis
A
-Taxes are directional and continuous
-Kinesis are non directional and random