Question
The picture below shows a change in the growth of roots over time in a tank full of soil.
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What causes the roots to grow sideways?
A.
The roots are growing toward the pull of gravity.
B.
The roots are growing toward the water.
C.
The roots are growing toward the light.
D.
The roots are growing toward the air.
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What causes the roots to grow sideways?
A.
The roots are growing toward the pull of gravity.
B.
The roots are growing toward the water.
C.
The roots are growing toward the light.
D.
The roots are growing toward the air.
Answers
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The correct answer is **A. The roots are growing toward the pull of gravity.**
Roots typically exhibit a phenomenon known as gravitropism, where they grow downwards in response to the pull of gravity. However, if the roots are growing sideways in the context of the picture you mentioned, it may also suggest they are experiencing some obstacles or variations in the soil composition, but the primary reason for directional root growth is gravity.
If the question were about roots specifically growing towards water, the best answer would have been option B, but for sideways growth related to gravity, A is the most appropriate choice if only one answer is allowed.
Roots typically exhibit a phenomenon known as gravitropism, where they grow downwards in response to the pull of gravity. However, if the roots are growing sideways in the context of the picture you mentioned, it may also suggest they are experiencing some obstacles or variations in the soil composition, but the primary reason for directional root growth is gravity.
If the question were about roots specifically growing towards water, the best answer would have been option B, but for sideways growth related to gravity, A is the most appropriate choice if only one answer is allowed.
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