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Plant Response Quick Check
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A plant is placed near a window. Instead of growing straight up, the plant grows toward the window. What is this plant demonstrating?(1 point)
Responses

thigmotropism
thigmotropism

dormancy
dormancy

phototropism
phototropism

gravitropism

Answer 1

The plant is demonstrating **phototropism**. This is the growth response of a plant toward or away from light. In this case, the plant is growing toward the window, indicating it is responding positively to the light source.