A plant is observed to have deep roots and tendrils that wrap around objects. Which pair of tropisms correctly describe these responses?(1 point)

Responses

hydrotropism and thigmotropism
hydrotropism and thigmotropism

phototropism and thigmotropism
phototropism and thigmotropism

hydrotropism and geotropism
hydrotropism and geotropism

geotropism and phototropism

1 answer

The correct pair of tropisms that describe the responses of a plant with deep roots and tendrils that wrap around objects is hydrotropism and thigmotropism.

  • Hydrotropism refers to the growth of plant roots towards moisture (water).
  • Thigmotropism is the growth response of plants to touch or physical contact, which is exhibited by tendrils wrapping around objects.

Therefore, the first option, hydrotropism and thigmotropism, accurately describes the observed characteristics of the plant.