Growth and Movement in Plants
Growth and Movement in Plants: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Geotropism, Plant Growth, Movement in Plants and Phototropism etc.
Important Questions on Growth and Movement in Plants
Identify the stimulus that causes the roots to grow in the direction opposite to sunlight.
What is in the given figure?
Cells proximal to the phase of elongation (farther away from apex) show _____ .
Where can we find cells presenting the phase of elongation?
Phytochrome is used in
The root of the plant is positively phototropic.
Clinostat demonstrates
Explain the term : Phototropism
The root grows towards the centre of gravity are said to be
Choose the right word and fill in the blank provided below.
Plant's shoot faces the _____. (sun, wood)
A potted plant is growing in a transparent glass jar. In this plant, X and Y are the two growing parts having a lot of meristematic tissue. It is observed that part X of this plant exhibits positive geotropism but negative phototropism. On the other hand, part Y of this plant exhibits negative geotropism but positive phototropism. Name the part Y of the plant.
Name any two plants that show a little movement.
Which of the things can a plant not do?
Name a biennial plant which is also a root vegetable and a rich source of vitamin A. (Turnips/Carrot/Onions)
Name the buds of potatoes.
The food prepared by a plant is used for the _____ of the plant.
Plants move from place to place.
Do plants show any kind of movement? Explain with the help of an example.
Sunflower always faces the _____.
The directional movement of the plant part in response to light is called _____. (Phototropism / Geotropism)
