Question

A seedling germinating under a stone grows at an angle away from the stone and upward. This response to touch is called ________.
gravitropism
thigmonasty
thigmotropism
skototropism

Answer 1

Answer:

thigmotropism

Explanation:

Tigmotropism is the curved growth of the plant, which occurs through mechanical stimulation. In the case of the question, the stone stimulated the plant's angular growth.

When the vegetable comes into contact with any consistent object, it grows around it. A very common example of tigmotropism is that of tendrils, which grow wrapped around its support. The winding occurs by a reaction that results from a stimulus from the underside of the tendril, this reaction slows the growth of this side, while the upper side grows faster.