9.3.3.2 - Gravitropism
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What is gravitropism?
💡 Hint: Think about how roots and shoots react to being turned.
What do auxins do?
💡 Hint: Remember that they help plants grow in the right directions.
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What is the main role of gravitropism in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about why plants need to orient themselves correctly.
True or False: Shoots exhibit positive gravitropism.
💡 Hint: Recall how different parts of the plant respond to gravity.
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Design a study to investigate how varying levels of auxins affect root growth direction in plants.
💡 Hint: What variables will you control, and what will you measure?
Analyze the consequences of a plant losing its ability to sense gravity on its long-term survival.
💡 Hint: Think about the critical functions of roots and shoots for a plant's health.
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