A Currently Accepted Hypothesis for Gravitropism in Plants Is That

question 29

Multiple Choice

A currently accepted hypothesis for gravitropism in plants is that:

• A)sedimentation of organelles triggers hormone release.
• B)microscopic eyespots trigger upward (skyward)growth.
• C)ground contact inhibits stem growth while air stimulates it.
• D)bending of leaves in response to gravity triggers growth in the opposite direction.

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