How does auxin affect the growth of plant stems?(1 point)

Responses

It builds up on the side of the stem that is away from the light source and inhibits growth.
It builds up on the side of the stem that is away from the light source and inhibits growth.

It builds up on the side of the stem that is away from the light source and stimulates growth.
It builds up on the side of the stem that is away from the light source and stimulates growth.

It builds on the side of the stem that faces the light source and stimulates growth.
It builds on the side of the stem that faces the light source and stimulates growth.

It builds up on the side of the stem that faces the light source and inhibits growth.

1 answer

Auxin affects the growth of plant stems primarily by promoting cell elongation on the side of the stem that is away from the light source. This differential distribution of auxin causes the stem to bend toward the light. Thus, the correct response is:

It builds up on the side of the stem that is away from the light source and stimulates growth.