Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 24.6, Problem 1MC
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How do statoliths and auxins participate in gravitropism.

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In plants, growth of the shoots occurs in upward direction and roots grow downwards toward gravity irrespective of the orientation of the seed.  Whether the seed is oriented upside down, sideways, or right side up, the pattern of shoot and root growth remains the same.

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