The correct answer is gravity.
Plants exhibit a phenomenon known as gravitropism, where the stem grows upwards (negative gravitropism) in response to gravity, while the roots grow downwards (positive gravitropism).
Question
The stem of a plant is growing upward while the roots grow downward. Which of these stimuli correctly describes the response of the plant?(1 point)
Responses
touch
touch
gravity
gravity
light
light
temperature
temperature
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The correct answer is gravity.
Plants exhibit a phenomenon known as gravitropism, where the stem grows upwards (negative gravitropism) in response to gravity, while the roots grow downwards (positive gravitropism).