Multiple choice

Gravity has what type of effect on plants?

  1. the flower grows up towards the sun

  2. the leaves will lean towards the light

  3. the stem will transport food to the leaves & petals

  4. the roots grow downward in the soil for food and water
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gravitropism (or geotropism) is the growth of a plant in response to gravity; roots exhibit positive gravitropism by growing downward.

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