Multiple choice

The area of the plant which receives the stimulus is known as

  1. receptive region

  2. reactive region

  3. perceptive region

  4. responsive region
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In plant physiology, the perceptive region is the specific area of the plant that receives and detects a stimulus. This is distinct from the reactive region where the response occurs. For example, in phototropism, the perceptive region is the shoot tip where light is detected.

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