Survival and response Flashcards

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process of phototropism

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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

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Difference between taxis and kinesis

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-Taxes are directional and continuous
-Kinesis are non directional and random

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