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How do plant stems response to light?

Plant stems respond to light through a process called phototropism, where they grow towards a light source. This response is mediated by the hormone auxin, which accumulates on the shaded side of the stem, causing cells to elongate and bend the stem towards the light. This allows plants to optimize their exposure to light for photosynthesis.


What kind of tropism is exhibited by a growing plant stem?

Positive phototropism, where the plant stem grows towards a source of light.


What kind of tropism is when a plant stem turns toward the sun?

The phenomenon of a plant stem turning toward the sun is known as phototropism. This type of tropism occurs as a response to light stimuli, where the plant grows towards the light source to maximize photosynthesis. Auxins, a class of plant hormones, play a key role in this process by promoting cell elongation on the side of the plant that is away from the light.


What controls geotropism and phototropism?

When the auxins in the plant act towards gravity... positive geotropism is wen the plant goes to the direction of gravity which would be downwards..negative geotropism would be upwards going against the natural gravity Phototropism is when the plant reacts towards the photosynthesis conditions where when light acts on the plant so the auxins burst and the plant bends towards light..this is positive phototropism...but when the plant goes against the direction of light it is then negative phototropism


2 stimuli that a plant would respond to?

A plant would respond to light by growing towards a light source through phototropism. It would also respond to touch or contact by curling its leaves to avoid or protect itself from potential harm through thigmotropism.

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Does a plant respond to light?

A plant will usually respond to light by photosyntesizing, or making it's own food off of it. I hope I answered your question. -Teek.


How do plant stems response to light?

Plant stems respond to light through a process called phototropism, where they grow towards a light source. This response is mediated by the hormone auxin, which accumulates on the shaded side of the stem, causing cells to elongate and bend the stem towards the light. This allows plants to optimize their exposure to light for photosynthesis.


How does a plant that is positively phototropic respond to light?

it grows towards the light.


What kind of tropism is exhibited by a growing plant stem?

Positive phototropism, where the plant stem grows towards a source of light.


How does a stem help a plant?

it helps the plant grow closer to the sun for more light energy.


Is tapioca a woody stem plant or a soft stem plant?

it is a woody stem plant


What does a plant's stem do?

A plants stem is like a supportive tube; it brings the water and nutrients that is sucked up by the roots to the plant, and it supports it. also, the stem has the abilty to grow taller/shrink in order to get more light.


What lets the plant grow up towards the light?

Growth towards light is regulated by hormones called auxins. Auxins stimulate growth in the area of the plant that they are found and are produced by the tip of a stem. In sunlight they break down. As such there are more auxins on the shaded side of the plant. This will cause more growth on one side of the plant which will make it grow towards the light.


What is the function of a plant's stem?

The plant stem has two functions. The plant stem supports the leaves and flowers. The plant stem also transports water and food to the plant.


How does the stem helps the plant?

A plants stem is like a supportive tube; it brings the water and nutrients that is sucked up by the roots to the plant, and it supports it. also, the stem has the abilty to grow taller/shrink in order to get more light.


Whih part of a plant holds it upright and moves o towards the light?

The stem.


2 stimuli that a plant would respond to?

A plant would respond to light by growing towards a light source through phototropism. It would also respond to touch or contact by curling its leaves to avoid or protect itself from potential harm through thigmotropism.